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Rear Hub Bearing Removal
The wave spring installed on the non-drive side of the axle will slide off
when the axle is removed. Set the wave spring aside.
NOTICE
Do not discard or misplace the wave spring. It is crucial to hub
performance and the hub will not fuction properly without the spring.
Note
: If the drive side bearing is not removed with the axle, a bearing
puller must be used to remove the bearing from the hub.
Place the axle in between flat aluminum vise soft jaws, drive side
down, with the bearing resting on top of the soft jaws. Make sure the
axle bearing step does not contact the soft jaws. Use a plastic mallet
to gently tap on the top of the non-drive end of the axle until it is
dislodged from the bearing. Discard the bearing.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the axle, do not allow the axle to contact the
vise soft jaws. If the axle bearing step is damaged, the axle must be
replaced.
Clean the axle with isopropyl alcohol and a shop towel.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the hub surfaces, do not use acetone or similar
products to clean parts.
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Plastic Mallet
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Isopropyl Alcohol
Shop Towel
