CLASSIC Wheels - Technical Manual
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Converting the Hub [Inserted End Caps]
Removing the End Caps
Preparatory Steps
Link
Rear wheel: Remove the cassette if necessary.
see instructions of
the manufacturer
Remove the brake disc.
Clean the hub.
Required Material
Specification
Amount
DT Swiss multipurpose grease
HXTXXX00NMG20S
as required
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the end caps!
To avoid damages, only use grind clamping jaws, aluminum clamping jaws or special tools to clamp the
end caps.
For simplification, the conversion of the hubs is only shown with a rear wheel QR hub. The following
actions are valid all axle version of front an rear wheel hubs with inserted end caps.
1.
Clamp the left end cap into a vise.
2.
Pull the hub or the wheel upwards.
3.
Clamp the right end cap into a vise.
4.
Pull the hub or the wheel upwards.
