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How to Fix a Skewed Wheel on a Children's Kick Scooter

Introduction

If your Children's Four-Wheeled Toy Kick Scooter (Velocity Scooter 22, or any kick scooter with two front wheels) isn’t balanced and falls on one of its sides, that means the spring inside the scooter was bent. Therefore, this step-by-step guide will show you how to fix your wonky-wheeled scooter to its proper form.

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    • Remove the two bottom 16 mm pan head screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the two 12 mm button head screws on top using a 4 mm Allen wrench.

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    • Remove the plastic case from the base of the scooter.

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    • Carefully pull the sides of the wheels up and remove them from the spring.

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    • Grab the spring with combination pliers and bend it into a straight position.

    • Don't bend the spring too much as it could snap and replacement would be needed.

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    • Insert the spring into the center section of the wheels.

    • Slide the two rings on the sides of the wheels into the two rods.

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    • Insert the plastic case back into its original position.

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    • Insert and tighten the two 12 mm button head screws on top using a 4 mm Allen wrench.

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    • Replace the two bottom 16 mm pan head screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Amir Issagali

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