How to remove the wheel on the scooter Xiaomi M365: step-by-step instructions

The Xiaomi M365 series of electric scooters have proven to be a reliable vehicle, but regular use inevitably leads to wear and tear of rubber. Punctures, camera cuts or tread wear are situations that every owner faces. To fix a malfunction, you need to know how to remove the wheel correctly without damaging plastic structural elements and electrical connections.

The dismantling process requires some preparation and a set of tools, as fasteners are often tightened with great effort. Mistakes at the initial stage can lead to bolts torn off or wing damage, which will turn simple repairs into expensive replacement parts. In this article, we will discuss the procedure for removing the front and rear wheels, paying attention to the nuances of work with the motor wheel.

Before starting work, make sure that the scooter is turned off and the battery is discharged minimally to reduce the risk of short circuits in case of accidental damage to the insulation. It is also recommended to work in a clean, well-lit room where all the small details will be clearly visible and not lost.

Tools and workplace preparation required

A standard set that comes with a scooter is often not enough for serious intervention, especially if the bolts have not been unscrewed for a long time. You will need a set of hexagonal keys, where the main dimensions will be 5 mm and 8 mm.

To work with tires, special mounting blades are necessary. The use of screwdrivers or knives is strictly not recommended, as they damage the camera or tear the side of a new tire. Plastic blades are safer for rubber, but metal blades that have the right shape work more efficiently if handled carefully.

Also, prepare a fastener folding tank so that the bolts and nuts don't roll under the furniture. You should have WD-40 spray or similar penetrating lubricant on hand in case the thread joints are boiling. Use work gloves to protect your hands from dirt and sharp edges of metal parts of the motor.

• 🔧 Set of hexagonal keys (basic 5 mm and 8 mm)
• 🛠️ Installation blades for tires (metal or reinforced plastic)
• 🧤 Working gloves to protect your hands
• 🧴 Penetrating lubricant for threaded joints

⚠️ Warning: Never use gas keys or pliers to unscrew bolts on visible faces - it is guaranteed to tear the metal, and it will be almost impossible to remove such a bolt without drilling.

Dismantling the front wheel Xiaomi M365

Removing the front wheel is the easiest procedure, as it lacks electrical wiring and complex drive mechanisms. First, turn the scooter over and put it on a soft surface so as not to scratch the decorative elements and platform, which will provide convenient access to the wheel axis.

First, unscrew the four screws that attach the wing to the fork. Use the 5mm key to carefully remove the fastener. After that, you can remove the wing or simply push it aside if the length of the backlight cable allows you to do this without tension. Be careful, the plastic wing mounts are fragile.

Then you have to loosen the nuts on the wheel axle. On both sides of the axle there are nuts that you have to wring 8 mm. If the nuts are tightened too much, you may need to use a lever or help from a second person to hold the scooter. Once the nuts are loosened, you can pull the nuts out by pulling it aside.

Once the axle is removed, the wheel is removed from the fork. Notice the condition of the bearings and the backlash. If you're going to replace the camera, you can then switch to the tyre boarding at this stage. If you want to completely replace the tyre, you're done.

Removal of the rear motor-wheel: design features

The rear wheel of the Xiaomi M365 is a motor-wheel, inside which are located magnets and winding. This imposes restrictions on the methods of action: you can not hit the axle, heat up strongly or hit, the process begins similar to the front one, with the removal of the wing.

Unscrew the rear wing mount screws by a 5 mm key. The peculiarity of the rear part is that the cable going to the motor passes inside the decorative lining on the wing. When removing the wing, you need to act very carefully so as not to damage the cable insulation or pull the contact from the connector inside the deck.

To access the motor connector, you often need to remove the bottom plastic deck lining (platform), which is attached to many screws around the perimeter and in the center, and by unscrewing them, you will access the space under the deck where the motor cable connects to the controller.

• 🔌 Disconnect the motor connector inside the deck (usually 5 contacts)
• 🔩 Unscrew the nuts of the motor-wheel axis with a key of 8 mm
• 🛡️ Remove the protective sleeves from the axle, if any.
• 🚲 Carefully pull the wheel out of the frame while controlling the cable

When pulling the wheel, it's important to watch the cable. It comes out of the wheel axis and goes inside the frame. You need to pull the wheel smoothly, gradually releasing the cable from the frame channel. Sharp jerks can damage the veins inside the insulation, which will lead to engine error.

Replacement of camera and tires: technical nuances

After removing the wheel, the owner is faced with the task of replacing the camera. Standard cameras for the Xiaomi M365 are 8.5×2 inches. It is important to choose a camera with the right location of the nipel (direct or at a 45-degree angle), although a straight noopel is considered more reliable and less prone to breakdown.

To remove the tire, use mounting blades. Insert the first blade between the rim and the side of the tire, bend the edge outwards. Lock it in and insert the second blade next to you as you move around the circle. You need to act consistently, trying not to pinch the camera between the blade and the rim.

When you install a new camera, it's recommended that you pump it up a little bit so that it takes shape and doesn't get pinched when you're fitting it, and it takes the physical effort and the skill of shovel-handling to wrap the side of the hard rubber behind the rim of the disc.

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Heating the tire with a hair dryer or placing it in hot water for 5-10 minutes will make the rubber more elastic, which will greatly simplify the process of installing a new tire on the disc and reduce the risk of damage to the camera during installation.

After installing the camera and the tire, make sure that the camera is not sandwiched between the tire and the rim, you can slightly lower the camera, correct its position and pump it again, and the uniformity of the tire landing is checked by a special risk mark on the sidewall of the tire, which should go exactly along the edge of the rim.

Table of parameters and moments of tightening

When assembly is critical to follow the right parameters. Excessive puff can lead to axle deformation or thread failure, and weak puff can lead to wheel backlash and vibrations when driving. Below are the basic data for wheel pair nodes.

Notice that there are often two nuts on the axis of the wheel, one of which is a counternut, and when you assemble it, you first screw the inner nut, then the outer nut, and they pull together, and this prevents the wheel from unscrewing spontaneously during the vibration process.

⚠️ Attention: When installing the rear wheel, the cable should lie free, without tension and bends. If the cable rests on the frame or deck cover, the insulation will be quickly rubbed when vibrating, which will cause a short circuit.

Assembly and initial launch

You put the wheel in its place, you put the axle in, you screw it up, you don't tighten it until it's right in the center, you check if the wheel is rotating freely and there's no beating.

Tighten the axle nuts with effort but no fanaticism. The Xiaomi M365 axle metal is strong enough, but the thread is easy to break. Once the wheel is installed, attach the wing. If the deck was removed, collect all the screws back, making sure that no wires fell under the screw cap.

The final step is to plug in the electrics. Insert the motor connector until the characteristic click. Make sure the contacts are clean and dry. Turn on the scooter and check the engine idling. Lack of extraneous sounds and vibrations indicates proper assembly.

• ✅ Check the free rotation of the wheel
• ✅ Make sure there is no backlash of the axle
• ✅ Check the brake (disc or foot)
• ✅ Ride at the minimum speed for the test

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The main rule when working with the wheels Xiaomi M365 is accuracy with the electrical components of the rear engine. The mechanical part is simple, but damage to the engine cable makes simple camera repairs into a difficult procedure to replace the entire motor wheel.