Repacking Hubs

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Tools

Cone Wrench and Combination Wrench

Step 1: Wheel Removal

  1. Remove the Wheel
  2. Remove the Nuts or the Skewer

Step 2: Using the vice

Place the Axle Vice in the Bench Vice
Place the Axle Vice in the Bench Vice
Axle parts from left to right: Axle, Cone, Lock Washer, Lock Nut
Clean out the old grease, check for pits.
Put new grease in
Insert new bearings
Replace the dust caps
  1. Place the Axle Vice in the Bench Vice