Step-by-step: How to swap the stem
Last updated October 19, 2026
Stem Replacement
Replacing the stem on your scooter is straightforward with the right tools and a bit of patience. Below are model-specific video guides, followed by a general overview of the process.
Model-Specific Stem Replacement Guides
- Phantom 2.0 & Stellar: https://youtu.be/G5B_yonbsfI?si=o1OTQa5HY_ungiEx
- Apollo Go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn6WHmungk8
- City (2023–2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=689cxn1dV1I
General Stem Replacement Steps
- Remove the handlebar assembly.
Begin by detaching the handlebar assembly to expose the upper stem components. Disconnect the brakes from the levers and connecting cables - Loosen the lower stem bolts.
Locate the bolts at the base of the stem and loosen them to release tension. - Remove the main retaining nut.
This nut connects the lower stem to the suspension assembly. Removing it allows the stem to separate from the scooter’s front end. - Free the stem from the lower assembly.
If the stem is difficult to remove, insert a flat-head screwdriver into the relief slit in the lower stem. Gently and carefully twist/ply to widen the opening and ease the stem out.
Tools Required
- Allen key set
- Adjustable wrench
- Flat-head screwdriver
These basic tools will cover all steps of the replacement process across most Apollo scooter models.