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Question posted by Anonymous-154507 on September 21st, 2015

Front Wheel Assembly

The front wheel comes with a spindle and 2 cone-shaped springs, which insert through the center of the wheel axle and engage with the front forks. Which direction should the springs sit in relation to the either side of the wheel wide end toward the outside or narrow end out?

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on September 21st, 2015 8:24 AM

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Please see the 'Maintenance' section of the Owner's Manual here https://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Schwinn/Prelude/194433 as the is no separate parts manual which would offer the desired info.

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