2/24/2008
Removal of axle –
1.Remove rear wheels
2.Remove rear hubs
3.Some axles have a collar fitted which will be butt up
against the wheel bearings, remove the two small grub screw
4.Spray the whole length of the axle with 20/40 or WD40
ensuring that you spray into the bearing o lubricate the axle, this will allow for easy
removal of the axle in the next steps
5.If the axle is bent at one end then mark that
end with an X, that will the end you pull from
6.If the axle is bend at both ends then saw it in half
with a hacksaw in the centre (behind the seat) as it is impossible to remove an axle with
bent ends
7.Locate and remove all grub screws from the wheel
bearings, you may need to remove tape or cable ties to access the screws
8.On the brake disc slacken off all the bolds securing the
disc to the carrier and slacken off the main disc carrier securing bolt
9.Ideally the next steps are best performed with two
people, one person should firmly hold the end marked X pulling towards them (outwards)
10.The other person should take a rubber mallet and tap the
end of the axle knocking it through the bearings, continue to apply further lubricant if
required to aid the removal
11.As the end of the axle approaches the brake disc carrier
be careful that the disc does not drop down onto the floor as it will shatter
12.Continue to pull on the end marked X until
the axle is removed
Note - If your axle is bent at both ends repeat from
step 9 on both sides knocking from the centre cut
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