How to Remove Rear Wheel on a Mountain Bike in Simple Steps
To remove the rear wheel of a mountain bike, first, shift the chain onto the smallest cog. Then, loosen the axle nuts with a wrench and carefully lift the chain off the sprocket. Release the brake if there is any and gently lift the rear wheel from the bike frame. Make sure to keep track of any spacers and washers that come off during this process and remember how they go back on when reinstalling the wheel. To reinstall the wheel, follow these steps in reverse order.