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  • Page 1 WHEELS ® SPLINE Technical Manual V2015.03_EN...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    General General Maintenance Information ........6 Safety Conversion of the Hub SPLINE®...
  • Page 3 Technical Data Spoke Tension ............71 Tolerances .

  • Page 4: General

    The cover page and the footing provide information about the type of product and manual as well as the ver- sion of the manual. The backside provides a list of the DT Swiss service centers. A list of all DT Swiss service centers can be found at www.dtswiss.com.
  • Page 5 In addition to the general guarantee required by law, DT Swiss AG based in Biel/Switzerland, provides a gua- rantee for 24 months from the date of purchase. DT Swiss AG shall reject any liability for both indirect damage caused by accidents and consequential damage.
  • Page 6 To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to the dealer where you bought the product or to a DT Swiss service center. Proof of purchase date and an expla- nation of the complaint must accompany the product. If our inspection discloses a defect, DT Swiss will either repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price, if we cannot readily and quickly provide a repair or replacement.

  • Page 7: General Maintenance Information

    The usage of differing tools is up to the user. If components are being damaged by the usage of differing tools, the user is liable. DT Swiss special tools are precision tools. Damage-free mounting and dismounting of the components can only be ensured, if the tools are working properly and if the conditions of the tools are perfect.

  • Page 8: Safety

    • The components must not be changed or modified. • The component must not be used if it is damaged or there are any signs of damage. If in any doubt, consult a DT Swiss service center. DANGER Risk of death caused by incorrectly assembled or faulty wheels and hubs! •...

  • Page 9: Conversion Of The Hub

    3 Conversion of the Hub The hubs can be converted to the following axle version: ® SPLINE Wheels 2014 ® SPLINE ROAD 2014 Front Wheel Option Rear Wheel Option Link Link ● ● RC 28 ● ● RC 38 ● ●...

  • Page 10: Spline® Wheels 2015

    ® SPLINE Wheels 2015 ® SPLINE ROAD 2015 Front Wheel Option Rear Wheel Option Link Link ● ● RC 28 chap. 3.3, p. 11 chap. 3.3, p. 11 ◐ ○ ● ◐ ○ ● RC 28 db ● ● RC 38 ◐...
  • Page 11 ® SPLINE MTB 2015 Front Wheel Option Rear Wheel Option Link Link ◐ ○ ● ◐ ○ ○ ● XRC 1250 chap. 3.3, p. 11 chap. 3.3, p. 11 ◐ ○ ● ● * ◐ ○ ○ ● XR 1501 chap.

  • Page 12: Converting The Hub [Inserted End Caps]

    Converting the Hub [Inserted End Caps] Preparatory Steps Link Rear wheel: Remove the cassette if necessary. see instructions of the manufacturer Remove the brake disc. Clean the hub. Required Material Specification Amount universal grease as required NOTE Risk of damaging the end caps! To avoid damages, only use grind clamping jaws, aluminum clamping jaws or special tools to clamp the end caps.
  • Page 13 Cleaning and Greasing the End Caps 1. Clean both end caps and the accessible parts of the hub with a dry cloth. 2. Grease the bearing and the contact surface of the end caps. Putting on the End Caps 1. Put the left and the right end cap onto the hub. Caution: If the end caps have different lengths, the shorter end cap must be put to the drive side.
  • Page 14 2. Push in the end caps by hand. Closing Steps Link Rear wheel: Mount the cassette if necessary. see instructions of the manufacturer Mount the brake disc. ® SPLINE Technical Manual...

  • Page 15: Converting The Hub [Pressed On End Caps]

    Preparatory Steps Link Clean the hub. Required Material Specification Amount DT Swiss multipurpose grease HXTXXX00NMG20S as required adapter 15 mm/QR HRCXXX00N4369S Limited conversion options! Hubs with pressed on end caps can‘t be converted to a different axle diameter by changing the end caps.

  • Page 16: Converting The Hub [Screwed On End Caps]

    1 end cap 3 axle 2 ball bearing 4 hub shell Required Material Specification Amount DT Swiss multipurpose grease HXTXXX00NMG20S as required HWTXXX00NTKFRS tool kit set front wheel oversize HXTXXX00N5046S HXTXXX00N5038S * Only required, if the end caps cannot be dismounted without dismounting the axle.
  • Page 17 Removing the End Caps 1. Loosen the end caps (fig. 3-1/1) using a wrench and remove it from the axle.  20 mm, 15 mm und 9 mm end caps: 22 mm open-end wrench  QR end caps: 5 mm Allen key 2.
  • Page 18 3. Clamp the axle with the special strap into the vise. 4. Unscrew the end cap and remove it.  20 mm, 15 mm und 9 mm end caps: 22 mm open-end wrench  QR end caps: 5 mm Allen key 5.
  • Page 19 Put the axle (fig. 3-1/3) onto the mounting tool. 3. Put the non disc side of the hub shell onto the tool and the axle. 4. Slightly grease the bearing (fig. 3-1/2) and put it onto the disc side with the colored side facing out- wards.
  • Page 20 9. Check the bearing.  The hub must turn smoothly.  The hub must not have axial play. 10. If necessary tap in the bearing on the non disc side or loosen the bearing. 11. Repeat previous steps until the hub is turning smoothly.

  • Page 21: Maintenance Of The Hub

    The description of a big hub service can be found in the Technical Manual of the required hub at www.dtswiss.com. Hub Technologies The following table provides an overview of all hub technologies which are part of DT Swiss SPLINE wheels. The link in the header directly forwards you to the required chapter. ®...
  • Page 22 ® SPLINE ROAD 2015 Ratchet System (chap. 4.4, page Three Pawl System (chap. 4.6, page ● RC 28 ● RC 28 db ● RC 38 ● RC 38 db ● RC 46 ● RC 55 ● R 23 ● R 23 db ●...

  • Page 23: Service Intervals

    Wrong maintenance, wrong assembly or wrong spare parts can lead to unpredictable errors. • Maintenance must only be done by professionals. • Only use original spare parts or spare parts released by DT Swiss. • In case of any doubts, contact a DT Swiss service center.

  • Page 24: Maintenance Of The Rear Wheel Hub [Ratchet System]

    Specification Amount DT Swiss multipurpose grease HXTXXX00NMG20S as required DT Swiss special grease for ratchet sys- HXTXXX00NSG20S as required NOTE Risk of damaging the end caps! To avoid damages, only use grind clamping jaws, aluminum clamping jaws or special tools to clamp the end caps.
  • Page 25 Removing End Caps, Rotor and the Ratchet System 1. Clamp the left end cap (fig. 4-1/1) into a vise. 2. Pull off the wheel, respectively the hub. 3. Clamp the left end cap (fig. 4-1/13) into a vise. 4. Pull off the wheel, respectively the hub. Take care that the rotor does not fall off.
  • Page 26 Cleaning and Checking the Parts 1. Clean all parts of the hub (see Cleaning, S.6). 2. Check all parts for damages and wear. 3. Check the bearings. If the hub doesn‘t turn smoothly, change the bea- rings (see Technical Manual at www.dtswiss.com). 4.
  • Page 27 DT Swiss special grease. For an optimal functionality, a thin layer of grease is sufficient. 2. Grease the toothing of the rotor using DT Swiss special grease. 3. Grease the bearing on the drive side using multi- purpose grease.
  • Page 28 5. Put on both star ratchets (fig. 4-1/11) and the se- cond spring (fig. 4-1/10). The small diameter of the spring must be placed on the star ratchet. Putting on the Rotor and the End Caps 1. Grease the rotor and put it onto the hub. 2.
  • Page 29 5. Push the end caps in by hand. Closing Steps Link Mount the cassette. see instructions of the manufacturer Mount the brake disc. ® SPLINE Technical Manual...

  • Page 30: Maintenance Of The Rear Wheel Hub [Two Pawl System]

    Link Remove the cassette. see instructions of the manufacturer Remove the brake disc. Clean the hub. Required Material Specification Amount DT Swiss multipurpose grease HXTXXX00NMG20S as required HWDXXX00S4089S needle cage kit as required includes needle cage and 12 needles two pawl service kit...
  • Page 31 NOTE Risk of damaging the end caps! To avoid damages, only use grind clamping jaws, aluminum clamping jaws or special tools to clamp the end caps. Removing End Caps, Rotor and Rotor Sealing 1. Clamp the axle at the non drive side into a vise using the axle holder.
  • Page 32 6. Pull off the rotor (fig. 4-2/14) carefully. 7. Remove the end cap (fig. 4-2/2). 8. Remove the rotor sealing. ® SPLINE Technical Manual...
  • Page 33 Removing the Pawl, the Spring and the Needle Cage 1. Lever the spring (fig. 4-2/10) out of the groove. Caution: If the spring is bent or damaged, it must be exchanged. 2. Slide the spring (fig. 4-2/10) upwards over the be- aring shell (fig.
  • Page 34 Cleaning and Checking the Parts 1. Clean the spring (fig. 4-2/10), pawl (fig. 4-2/9), needle cage (fig. 4-2/11) and all accessible parts of the hub (see Cleaning, S.6). 2. Check the bearings. If the hub doesn‘t turn smoothly, change the bea- rings (see Technical Manual at www.dtswiss.com).
  • Page 35 Mounting the Needle Cage, the Pawl and the Spring 1. Grease the needle cage (fig. 4-2/11) and the need- les using multipurpose grease. 2. Grease the bearing shell (fig. 4-2/12), the inner surface of the hub shell, the axle and the thread using multipurpose grease.
  • Page 36 6. Slide a new spring (fig. 4-2/10) onto the bearing shell (fig. 4-2/12). The spring must not be damaged while mounting! 7. Slide the spring (fig. 4-2/10) onto the pawls (fig. 4-2/9). 8. Check, if the spring sits inside the groove over the complete circumference.
  • Page 37 Mounting the Rotor and the Rotor Sealing 1. Grease the rotor sealing using multipurpose gre- ase. 2. Mount the rotor sealing. The sealing lip must face to the rotor (see picture). 3. Fill the seat of the needle cage with multipurpose grease.
  • Page 38 Mounting the End Caps 1. Grease the bearings and the inner surface of the end caps. 2. Put the right end cap (fig. 4-2/15) onto the drive side. 3. Put the left end cap (fig. 4-2/2) on the non drive side of the hub.
  • Page 39 Closing Steps Link Mount the cassette. see instructions of the manufacturer Mount the brake disc. ® SPLINE Technical Manual...

  • Page 40: Maintenance Of The Rear Wheel Hub [Three Pawl System]

    Link Remove cassette. see instructions of the manufacturer Remove the brake disc. Clean the hub. Required Material Specification Amount DT Swiss multipurpose grease HXTXXX00NMG20S as required service kit 3 pawl system HWTXXX00NSK3PS as required includes spring, three pawls, multipurpose gre-...
  • Page 41 Removing the End Cap, Rotor and Spacer 1. Clamp the right end cap (fig. 4-3/8) into a vise. 2. Pull off the wheel, respectively the hub. Take care that the rotor (fig. 4-3/7) does not fall off. 3. Clamp the left end cap (fig. 4-3/1) into a vise. 4.
  • Page 42 Removing Pawls, Spring and Rotor Sealing 1. Remove the spring using a small, flat screwdriver. 2. Remove the pawls. 3. Remove the rotor sealing. 4. Check the sealing. Change a broken sealing. Cleaning and Checking the Parts 1. Clean all parts of the hub (see Cleaning, S.6).
  • Page 43 4. Check the rotor for damages. Grooves from the cassette are no damages. These are normal signs of usage. 5. Remove bad notches from the rotor using a file. 6. Clean the rotor. Metal filings must be removed completely. Mounting the Pawls, the Spring and the Rotor Sealing 1.
  • Page 44 4. Mount the spring. The open end of the spring must be positioned at the pin. 5. Slightly grease the pawls with multipurpose grease. Mounting the Spacer, the Rotor and the End Caps 1. Grease the bearing and the axle. 2.
  • Page 45 3. Slide the rotor (fig. 4-3/7) onto the hub while per- forming a rotary motion. 4. Check if the rotor can be turned easily and if the pawls lock. 5. Grease the bearings and the inner surface of both end caps (fig. 4-3/1, 8). 6.

  • Page 46: Maintenance Of The Wheel

    Wrong maintenance, wrong assembly or wrong spare parts can lead to unpredictable errors. • Maintenance must only be done by professionals. • Only use original spare parts or spare parts released by DT Swiss. • In case of any doubts, contact a DT Swiss service center.

  • Page 47: Special Tools

    Special Tools Required Material Specification spokey square TTSXXXXR05633S nipple wrench Torx TTSXXXXS05630S nipple wrench hex TTSXXXXB05632S aero spoke holder 0.8 - 1.0 mm TTSXXXXR05641S ® (DT aerolite aero spoke holder 1.0 - 1.3 mm TTSXXXXS05644S ® ® ® (DT aero comp , DT new aero , DT aero speed spoke guide DT universal...

  • Page 48: Truing The Wheel

    Truing the Wheel Preparatory Steps Dismount the wheel. Dismount the tire and if necessary the tube and the rim tape. NOTE Functional impairment / risk of damage due to wrong tools! ® Only use the special tools intended for SPLINE wheels (see chap.
  • Page 49 3. Slide the nipple wrench onto the nipple. To avoid damages to the nipples, slide the nipple wrench as far as possible onto the nipple. Wheels with bladed spokes: 4. Slide the spoke holder onto the spoke. To avoid damages of the spoke, slide the spoke holder as far as possible into the nipple wrench.

  • Page 50: Changing A Single Spoke [Mtb]

    Changing a Single Spoke [MTB] Preparatory Steps Dismount the wheel. Dismount the tire and if necessary the tube and the rim tape. Clean the wheel and check for damages. If four or more spokes have to be replaced, the whole wheel should be rebuild. NOTE Risk of damaging the bladed spokes and the nipples! •...
  • Page 51 2. If necessary, cut the spoke: a) Release the spoke using a screw clamp. b) Cut the spoke. c) Take off the screw clamp. 3. Check if there is a washer (PHR washer) on the nipple. 4. Take the spoke with the nipple out of the rim. If there is a PHR washer: Take care that the washer does not fall into the rim profile.
  • Page 52 NOTE Risk of damaging the spokes and the hub! Take care not to damage the paint of the spoke and the hub while removing the spoke. Only for spokes in the inner spoke holes of the hub flange. 7. Push the green spoke beside and slide out the spoke that needs to be replaced (red).
  • Page 53 ® Attaching a New Spoke [Conventional SPLINE Wheels] For attaching a new spoke on a SPLINE ONE wheel, see Attaching a New Spoke [SPLINE ONE]. 1. Slide the new spoke through the spoke hole. Push the opposite spoke beside slightly. 2.
  • Page 54 Wheels]. NOTE Caution! SPLINE ONE wheels must only be build with DT Swiss Squorx nipples and special washers (PHR washers). 1. Grease the contact surface of the PHR washer and the Squorx nipple. 2. Slide the PHR washer onto the nipple.
  • Page 55 6. Screw the Squorx nipple onto the spoke until the thread disappears. Closing Steps Link True the wheel. chap. 5.3, page 47 Mount tire and if necessary rim tape and tube or tubeless system. Mount the wheel if necessary. ® SPLINE Technical Manual...

  • Page 56: Rebuilding The Wheel [Mtb]

    Rebuilding the Wheel [MTB] Preparatory Steps All spokes are available in the correct lengths. Putting on the Spokes General: The crossing of the spokes must always be like shown in the picture. 1. Slide all spokes through the spoke holes on the first side of the hub.
  • Page 57 3. Position the «spoke tree» in the way that there is no spoke crossing above the valve hole. > Check the positioning of the stickers on the hub and on the rim. ® Putting on the Nipple [Conventional SPLINE Wheels] Attaching a nipple on a SPLINE ONE Wheel, see Putting on the Nipple [SPLINE ONE Wheels].
  • Page 58 Wheels]. NOTE Caution! SPLINE ONE wheels must only be build with DT Swiss Squorx nipples and special washers (PHR washers). 1. Grease the contact surface of the PHR washer and the Squorx nipple. 2. Slide the PHR washer onto the nipple.
  • Page 59 6. Screw the Squorx nipple onto the spoke until the thread disappears. Increasing the Spoke Tension 1. Increase the spoke tension (see chap. 6.1, page by using appropriate tools (see chap. 5.2, page 46). Caution: The figure shows a wheel with bladed spo- kes.

  • Page 60: Changing A Single Spoke [Road]

    Changing a Single Spoke [ROAD] NOTE Risk of damaging the bladed spokes and the nipples! • Bladed spokes must be hold with the spoke holder while turning the nipple. • Whenever possible there should be used the universal spoke holder (see chap.
  • Page 61 2. If necessary, loosen the spoke by hand. a) Slide the spoke holder onto the spoke. b) Unscrew the nipple using the nipple wrench. Take care that the nipple does not fall into the rim profile. Closing Steps Link Replace the spoke. see following ®...

  • Page 62: Changing A Single Spoke On The Front Wheel [Slotted Hub]

    5.6.2 Changing a Single Spoke on the Front Wheel [Slotted Hub] Preparatory Steps Link Dismount the wheel. Dismount the tire and if necessary the tube and the rim tape. Clean the wheel and check for damages. Loosen the spoke. chap. 5.6.1, page 59 1.
  • Page 63 5. Screw on a new nipple. 6. Tighten the spoke. 7. Check the bearing: Clean and grease the bearing if it is badly soiled. 8. Put on the end cap. Closing Steps Link True the wheel. chap. 5.3, page 47 Mount tire and if necessary rim tape and tube.

  • Page 64: Removing A Single Spoke On The Front Wheel [Non-Slotted Hub]

    5.6.3 Removing a Single Spoke on the Front Wheel [Non-Slotted Hub] Preparatory Steps Link Dismount the wheel. Dismount the tire and if necessary the tube and the rim tape. Clean the wheel and check for damages. Loosen the spoke. chap. 5.6.1, page 59 1.
  • Page 65 5. Screw on a new nipple. 6. Tighten the spoke. 7. Check the bearing: Clean and grease the bearing if it is badly soiled. 8. Put on the end cap. Closing Steps Link True the wheel. chap. 5.3, page 47 Mount tire and if necessary rim tape and tube.

  • Page 66: Changing A Single Spoke On The Rear Wheel

    5.6.4 Changing a Single Spoke on the Rear Wheel Preparatory Steps Link Dismount the wheel. Dismount the tire and if necessary the tube and the rim tape. Clean the wheel and check for damages. Loosen the spoke. chap. 5.6.1, page 59 Removing the Spoke 1.
  • Page 67 2. Screw on a new nipple. 3. Tighten the spoke. Closing Steps Link True the wheel. chap. 5.3, page 47 Mount tire and if necessary rim tape and tube. Mount the wheel if necessary. ® SPLINE Technical Manual...

  • Page 68: Rebuilding The Wheel [Road]

    Rebuilding the Wheel [ROAD] Preparatory Steps All spokes are available in the correct lengths. 5.7.1 Putting on the Spokes on the Front Wheel 1. Slide all spokes through the spoke holes on the first side of the hub. 2. Slide all spokes through the spoke holes on the se- cond side of the hub.

  • Page 69: Putting On The Spokes On The Rear Wheel

    5.7.2 Putting on the Spokes on the Rear Wheel General: The crossing of the spokes must always be like shown in the picture. 1. Slide all spokes through the spoke holes on the first side of the hub. For easier handling, first put the spokes into the inner side of the hub.

  • Page 70: Connecting The "Spoke Tree" To The Rim

    5.7.3 Connecting the «Spoke Tree» to the Rim 1. Position the «spoke tree» in the way that there is no spoke crossing above the valve hole. Check the positioning of the stickers on the hub and on the rim. 2. Screw the nipple onto the spoke until the thread disappears.
  • Page 71 Increasing the Spoke Tension 1. Increase the spoke tension (see chap. 6.1, page by using appropriate tools (see chap. 5.2, page 46). Caution: The figure shows a wheel with bladed spo- kes. Closing Steps Link True the wheel. chap. 5.3, page 47 ®...
  • Page 72 6 Technical Data Further technical data, like spoke types, spoke lengths etc. can be found in the DT Swiss Techbook at www.dts- wiss.com. Spoke Tension Max. Tolerated Spoke Tension Min. Tolerated Spoke Tension Average Spoke Tension of the of the Higher Tightened...
  • Page 74 F - 06620 Le Bar sur Loup E-Mail: service.fr@dtswiss.com DT Swiss (Asia) Ltd. No. 26, 21st Road Industrial Park Taichung City E-mail: info@dtswiss-asia.com www.dtswiss.com Subject to technical alterations, errors and misprints excepted. All rights reserved. © by DT Swiss AG...

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