spring area before reinstalling the driveshell. Make sure the o-ring is correctly seated.
4. Test engagement by spinning driveshell in both directions. If it does not engage,
remove driveshell, check cleanliness and reinsert. Retest.
5. The hub is now ready to have the axle
installed.
Service of the bearings
(see figure 11)
Chris K ing sealed bearings have remov-
able snap rings that hold the rubber seals
in place.
1. Carefully, using a small screwdr iver,
p i c k , o r p e n k n i f e , r e m o v e t h e s n a p
r i n g b y i n s e r t i n g t o o l i n t o s p l i t o f
snap ring. Gently work one end of the
snap r ing toward bear ing center until
it is out of its groove. Follow the ring around with the tool until the snap ring is
completely dislodged.
2. Lift and remove exposed rubber seal to access the interior of the bearing.
3. Thoroughly flush the bearing with a light spray lubricant (e.g., WD -40™) and
blow dry.
Note: Some solvents, synthetic lubricants, and greases with high-pressure additives
may attack and damage seals and other nonmetallic materials. Minimize exposure
to these substances and thoroughly dry hub after cleaning.
4 . W i p e d i r t a n d o t h e r c o n t a m i n a n t s f r o m t h e s e a l s a n d s n a p r i n g s . A v o i d
cleaning the seals with solvent, which could cause deterioration.
5. Lay a bead of our R ingDr ive grease (see “Lubr ication”, pg. 6), filling the gap
b e t w e e n t h e i n n e r a n d o u t e r r a c e s 3 / 4 t h e w a y a r o u n d b e a r i n g . D o n o t
o v e r f i l l b e a r i n g w i t h l u b e, a s t h i s m a y c a u s e e xc e s s d r a g. R o t a t e t h e i n n e r
race to work grease throughout the ball area.
6. Reinstall black rubber seal between inner and outer bearing race. If using the
original seal, reinstall using the same orientation as when they were originally
installed, as this will minimize drag.
7 . I n s e r t o n e e d g e o f s n a p r i n g i nto gro ove o f o u te r b e a r i n g ra ce. Pre s s a l o n g
e n t i r e g r o o v e u n t i l s n a p r i n g i s f u l l y s e a t e d ; a s m a l l g a p s h o u l d b e v i s i b l e
between both ends of the snap ring.
8. Turn inner race of bearing by hand to test for binding. If bearings do not run
smooth, repeat steps 1-8. Binding is of ten a result of improperly seated seals
and/or snap rings.
Used snap rings and seals can be reinstalled unless warped, punctured, or otherwise
d a m a g e d. I f d a m a g e d, re p l a ce m e nt s e a l s a n d s n a p r i n g s a re ava i l a b l e f ro m a ny
authorized Chris King dealers or directly from Chris King Precision Components.
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Bearing
Assembly
Rubber Seal
Snap Ring
Figure 11
