R45 Hub Service
Tool Manual
Page 1: ...R45 Hub Service Tool Manual...
Page 2: ...34 80 18 86 center to flange non drive side mm 34 80 34 58 frame attachment quick release only quick release only available spoke hole configurations 20 24 28 32 24 28 32 spoke gauge 13 14 15 13 14 1...
Page 3: ...F G H I J K L M N O P inboard driveshell bearing Shimano SRAM bearing spacer spring silver bearing spacer spring O ring outboard driveshell bearing Shimano SRAM rear axle bearing spacer spring O ring...
Page 4: ...ur new hub When using any Chris King products in conjunction with other manufacturers parts be sure to follow other manufacturers instructions and recommendations Never use thread locking compounds Th...
Page 5: ...justment see page 4 During the first 60 hours of use above average amounts of drag may be noticed This is normal as the seals break in and will soon diminish If this causes chain sag in the rear while...
Page 6: ...driveshell Oil provides optimal low drag low viscosity lubrication for road riding applications RingDrive lube is also acceptable Do not substitute other brands of grease as they may be too thick or s...
Page 7: ...lace hub cone adjusting tool onto adjusting cone Use hub cone adjusting tool to hold adjusting cone in place while tightening axle end with 5 mm hex key to 110 in lbs 12 4 Nm Check for excessive beari...
Page 8: ...facing up With non driveside facing up insert hub onto 5 mm hex key so that hub can sit freely on vice If vice is not available place the hub or wheel onto a flat firm surface with the non driveside f...
Page 9: ...section Complete removal of front hub bearings requires the R45 Hub Service Tool Refer to Complete Service for procedure Front hub bearings do not need to be fully removed unless they are damaged and...
Page 10: ...ase throughout the ball area Replace rubber seal between inner and outer race in its original orientation to minimize drag Insert one edge of snap ring into groove of outer bearing race Press along en...
Page 11: ...ert a 5mm hex key into drive side axle end to keep axle stationary Then insert a 2 5mm hex key into hole on adjusting clamp adjacent to 2 5mm hex bolt Use 2 5mm hex key as a lever to unscrew adjusting...
Page 12: ...op of light chain lube Tri Flow etc onto both O rings on axle and O ring on QR adaptor Apply a thin layer of grease onto clean threads on adjusting clamp and adjusting clamp 2 5 mm hex screw Rear hub...
Page 13: ...at the R45 Hub Service Tool can only be used on R45 hubs and cannot service other Chris King hubs without significantly risking damage to both the tool and hubs Similarly the standard Chris King Hub S...
Page 14: ...Take this complete assembly and thread it into the hole in the threaded end of the T handle As you screw it together you will force the cone washer into the split ring The split ring will begin to ex...
Page 15: ...ay bearing onto hard flat surface with the solid white plastic portion facing down Tap inner race lightly with a wide headed hammer to properly align the bearing races Repeat steps above to remove sec...
Page 16: ...er tight against bearing Then unthread adjusting cone a fraction of a turn so that axle spins freely and no play is detected between axle and bearings Insert hub assembly onto 5 mm hex key in vice so...
Page 17: ...riveshell bearing of the Shimano compatible R45 may or may not remain on the axle as it is pushed out of the hubshell assembly It will be remain on the axle in the Campagnolo compatible version Remove...
Page 18: ...nst large hub bearing Using a mallet or hammer tap strike plate on T handle to remove large hubshell bearing inner seal driven ring drive ring spring and spring retainer TECH NOTE Large hubshell beari...
Page 19: ...lvents 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 clea...
Page 20: ...h facing up Insert driven ring into hubshell with engagement teeth facing down Line up splines on outside of driven ring with splines on interior of hubshell Gently press down on driven ring until it...
Page 21: ...Hold knurled ring in place while turning T handle clockwise until small hubshell bearing is fully pressed into hubshell Rear hub driveshell reassembly R45 tool setup for driveshell reassembly Slide dr...
Page 22: ...bearing laser marked C on bearing onto main axle with snap ring facing out toward driveside Campagnolo Axle Slide cleaned relubricated outer driveshell bearing laser marked B on bearing from drive si...
Page 23: ...ning firm downward pressure on the hubshell tighten the adjusting clamp onto axle until it stops against bearing Do not overtighten Once adjusting clamp is in position tighten adjusting clamp hex bolt...
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