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    • Any brand bearing press will work as long as the correct size bearing drifts are used. DO NOT HAMMER OUT BEARINGS , as this can lead to a de-bonded hub shell.

    • To skip to bearing installation, proceed to step 4.

    • First start by removing the hub end caps. Pull firmly to remove.

    • Using your bearing press, place the axle press tool on the disc side axle sleeve. This will press the axle through the hub.

    • Place the bearing removal cup on the non-disc side. This cup should be larger in diameter than the bearing.

    • Slide the threaded rod through the hub, and install the handles.

    • Make sure the axle press tool and bearing removal cup are centered.

    • Tighten the tool handles to press the axle and the non-disc side bearing out of the hub shell.

    • Remove the bearing from the axle sleeve.

    • Insert the axle sleeve back into the hub, then slide the appropriate size bearing drifts and spacers onto the axle rod before inserting into the axle sleeve.

    • Place the bearing removal cup on the disc side. This cup should be larger in diameter than the bearing.

    • Tighten the tool handles to press the axle and the disc-side bearing out of the hub shell.

    • To install new bearings, begin by sliding one bearing onto the axle sleeve.

    • Insert the axle sleeve into the non-disc side of the hub shell.

    • Slide the appropriate size bearing drifts and spacers onto the axle rod before inserting into the axle sleeve.

    • Be sure to center the drift to avoid damage to the bearing.

    • Tighten the tool to press the non-drive side bearing in, capturing the axle between the bearings.

    • Center the drive-side bearing in the hub shell. Slide the appropriate bearing drift and spacers onto the axle rod and thread through the hub shell.

    • Tighten the tool to press in the drive-side bearing.

    • Thanks for reading, now get out there and ride!

Elle T

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