Disassembly of the front wheel Xiaomi M365 Pro: a step-by-step guide with photos and nuances

Xiaomi electric scooter M365 The Pro is a popular model among urban dwellers, but even with such a reliable device, the wheels, bearings, or the camera needs to be replaced will wear out over time, and the front wheel may need to be disassembled to repair a puncture, replace a tire, clean bearings, or diagnose a motor-wheel. However, incorrect actions lead to rim damage, wire rupture or sensor failure. ABS.

In this article, you will find a step-by-step photo guide, a list of necessary tools and critical nuances that the manufacturer does not mention in the official documentation, we will learn how to avoid typical errors (such as clamping a brake cable or damaging a magnetic ring), and give recommendations for choosing spare parts. If you have never done electrical repair, do not worry: the process is easier than it seems if you follow a clear algorithm.

⚠️ Note: Before the wheels are broken Xiaomi M365 Pro be sure to turn off the battery (remove the battery from the case), otherwise you risk closing the motor-wheel contacts when you accidentally pull the trigger of the gas or brake. Also check that the scooter is on a flat surface - the wheel after removal can unexpectedly turn and damage the wires.

Preparation: tools and conditions for wheel disassembly

To disassemble the front wheel Xiaomi M365 Pro, you don't need professional equipment, but you don't need a minimum set of tools, and the key is to use the right keys and screwdrivers to keep the threads from breaking or damaging the plastic.

Here is a complete list of what will be required:

• 🔧 14 mm end key (for the wheel axis nut) It is better to use a cape or a rattle head - the carob key can slip and damage the thread.
• 🔧 A 5 mm hexagon (for braking bolts) will do, but an impus key will do, but a hexagon is more reliable.
• 🔧 Flat screwdriver (for tweaking the cover of the motor-wheel), preferably with a thin sting, so as not to leave traces on the plastic.
• 🔧 Hammer (rubber or plastic) - for gently knocking out the wheel axle!
• 🧴 WD-40 Or a similar lubricant, if the axis nut is stiff, apply it 10 to 15 minutes before disassembly.
• 📦 Plastic container or bags - for sorting small parts (nuts, washers, bearings).
• 📸 Smartphones to take pictures of the disassembly process, so you don't have to confuse the assembly order.

Also prepare the workplace:

• 🪑 A table or workbench with enough space, it is inconvenient and dangerous to disassemble a wheel on the floor (you can lose small parts).
• 💡 Good lighting. Better use a desk lamp or a flashlight -- many parts (like bearings) are small and dark.
• 🧤 Gloves (optional) will protect your hands from dirt and lubrication, but don't wear too thick, they will reduce tactile sensitivity.

⚠️ WARNING: If you're disassembling a tire replacement wheel, buy the right rubber in advance.For Xiaomi M365 Pro only fits 8.5-inch wheels with a pneumatic camera (tumbless is not compatible!). 8.5x2 8.5".

Step 1: Removing the wheel from the frame of the scooter

The first step is to separate the wheel from the fork, and the key is to keep the brake cable intact and to keep the small parts (pucks, lock rings) intact.

1. Turn the scooter upside down and put it on the steering wheel and the bandwagon, and make sure it's standing steady -- if the scooter falls, you can damage the display or the battery.
2. To do this, find the adjustment bolt on the brake handle and unscrew it by 2-3 revolutions. Don't disconnect the cable completely!
3. Take the plastic cover off the wheel axis. It's mounted on the latches -- put it in a flat screwdriver on both sides. Be careful, the plastic is fragile, and the lid may crack.
4. Unscrew the axis nut with the end key by 14 mm. Turn counterclockwise. If the nut doesn't respond, apply it. WD-40 And wait 10 minutes.
5. Take the axle out of the fork carefully, you might have to tap it a little with a rubber hammer, don't pull the wheel by force, because the wires in the sensor may get caught. ABS.

After removing the wheel, check the axle and bearings for rust or backlash. If there are signs of corrosion on the axle, it is better to replace it (the original axle article for the axle). M365 Pro — L365-001-005).

Weakened brake cable.|Plastic axle cover removed|The axis nut is unscrewed (but not to the end)|A soft cloth is placed under the wheel (so as not to scratch the rim)|The order of the washers location is photographed-->

Step 2: Disassembly of the motor-wheel (if required)

If you need to reach the bearings, motor windings or sensor ABS, You have to disassemble the wheel itself, and it's more complicated than just getting the frame off, and it requires care.

Inside Xiaomi's motor-wheel M365 Pro are located:

• 🔄 Two bearings (marking) 6004-2RS — closed type, with rubber seals).
• 🧲 Magnetic ring with Hall sensors (responsible for speed control and control of the system) ABS).
• 🔌 Power wires and signal cables (go to the controller).
• 🛠️ Stator winding (its damage leads to loss of motor power).

For the wheels:

1. Place the wheel on a flat surface rim upwards.
2. Find three bolts on the end of the wheel (under the hexagon by 5 mm) that fasten the engine cover.
3. Unscrew the bolts and gently remove the lid. Underneath it you will see a magnetic ring - don't touch it with metal objects!
4. Disconnect the sensor connector ABS (Pull by the plastic case, not the wires.
5. Remove the wheel axis with the bearings, which may require a detacher or a neat hammer through a wooden shelf.

⚠️ Warning: When disassembling a motor-wheel, don't touch the stator winding (the copper wires inside) and they have a special coating that's easy to damage, and don't drop the magnetic ring, which is fragile and can split.

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If the bearings are contaminated but not yet lumpy, they can be washed in kerosene and lubricated with lithium lubricant (e.g. Liqui Moly). LM Do not use solidol or graphite lubricant - they quickly collect dirt.

Step 3: Replace the tire or camera

The most common reason for a wheel to be broken is a puncture or wear of a tire. M365 Pro uses pneumatic wheels with a camera, so the replacement process is similar to a bicycle, but there are nuances.

You'll need:

• 🔧 Installation blades (2-3 pieces), plastic preferable to metal - will not damage the rims.
• 🚲 Pump with pressure gauge (for pumping up to 40-50) PSI).
• 🧴 Soap solution (to check the tightness of the camera).
• 🔍 Loop or flashlight (to find small punctures).

Step-by-step:

1. Lower the air from the chamber by pressing the nipple.
2. Put the mounting blade between the rim and the tire, then slap the edge of the tire. Repeat on the opposite side.
3. Take the camera out carefully. Examine it for punctures (immerse it in water, the bubbles will indicate the leakage site).
4. Check the inside of the tire – nails or glass that have pierced the camera may get stuck there.
5. Install a new camera, slightly pump it (up to 10) PSI), Then refill the tire back on the rim.
6. Pump the wheel to the recommended pressure (40–50) PSI). Check the tightness with soap solution.

Critical: on Xiaomi M365 Pro, the direction of rotation of the tire is indicated by the arrow on the sidewall. If you put it backwards, the grip on the road will deteriorate, and wear will accelerate.

Step 4: Cleaning and Replacing Bearings

Bearings in the Xiaomi motor-wheel M365 Pros become contaminated or worn over time, leading to hum, backlash or overheating, and are recommended to be cleaned every 5,000 to 10,000 km, and replaced when backlash occurs.

You need to work with:

• 🔧 Bearing detacher (or 17 mm head and hammer).
• 🧴 Kerosene or carburetor cleaner (for washing).
• 🛢️ Lithium lubricant (e.g., Molykote) BR2 Plus).
• 🧲 Magnet (so as not to lose the bearing balls).

Cleaning/replacement process:

1. Take the bearings off the axle with a removable or gently beat them through the slot with a hammer.
2. Wash the bearings in kerosene, then dry with compressed air. If the balls or rolling tracks are damaged, replace the bearing.
3. Apply the lubricant to the outer ring of the bearing (do not overdo it - the excess will lead to heating).
4. Put the bearings back in, using a removable or a vise, and lock them with locking rings.

⚠️ Warning: If the wheel is spinning tight after the bearings are replaced, check the axis alignment. The bearings may be curved or pulled. Also make sure you don't mix the sides up - the bearings are marked (6004-2RS should be visible).

Step 5: Checking the sensor ABS and wiring

Sensor. ABS Xiaomi M365 Pro is often the cause of error "E05" It's a display or a spontaneous braking system, and it's a problem because of this:

• 🔌 Breaking wires (especially at the bend point at the wheel axis).
• 🧲 Pollution of the magnetic ring (dust, metal shavings).
• 🔄 Displacement of the Hall sensor (if the wheel was disassembled before this).

How to diagnose and fix a malfunction:

1. Call the sensor wires with a multimeter (200 Ohm mode), the resistance between the signal and the mass wire should be 500-700 Ohms.
2. Clean the magnetic ring with a soft brush. Do not use metal objects!
3. Check the gap between the sensor and the magnetic ring. It should be 0.5-1 mm. If the gap is larger, adjust the position of the sensor.

If the sensor is defective, it will have to be replaced (article — L365-006-003). Original sensors are expensive, but cheap analogues often fail through the use of the device. 1–2 month.

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If there is a mistake after the wheel assembly ABS not gone, reset scooter errors through the Mi Home app (Settings section) → If the error occurs again, the problem is in the controller or wiring.

Step 6: Wheel assembly and scooter installation

Assembling is as much a process as parsing, and the rule of thumb is that everything should fall into place effortlessly, and if something doesn't fit, you missed the part or you installed it wrong.

Procedure:

1. Place the bearing axle back in the wheel, make sure the locking rings are in the slots.
2. Connect the sensor connector. ABS. He should click.
3. Fix the cover of the motor-wheel bolts (the moment of tightening is 4-5 N·m).
4. Put the wheel on the scooter fork, insert the axle and twist the nut. Don't pull it over, it'll lead to the bearings pecking.
5. Adjust the brake cable so that the pads do not rub against the disk, but also do not have too much backlash.
6. Pump the wheel to the desired pressure and check on a test ride (at low speed first).

After assembly, it is mandatory:

• 🔍 Check the wheel back (it should not be).
• 🔊 Scroll the wheel with your hand - it should rotate silently, without creaking.
• 📱 Reset errors in the Mi Home app if they were.

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To prevent the axis nut from unscrewing over time, apply a thread fixer (for example, Loctite 243) to its thread.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced craftsmen sometimes make mistakes when disassembling the Xiaomi wheel. M365 Here are the most common ones and ways to prevent them:

Another common problem is the sensor wires. ABS. If the wheel turns jerky after assembly or the scooter shows an incorrect speed, check the connection of the connector:

• Red is food (+5V).
• Black is mass (GND).
• Green/white is a signal wire.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Xiaomi wheel M365 Pro