Tools
Parts
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Remove the axle and freehub body using this guide: Generation 2 axle - TRSr/TRS+/LG1+ rear hub axle install and removal
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You should just have the hub shell, bearing spacer and bearings left to remove
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Some hubs use a C-clip to retain the driveside bearing. If you hub uses this clip, use external C-clip pliers to remove it.
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Using the e*13 bearing service tool, place the axle press tool on the drive side axle
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Place the bearing removal cup on the disc side
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Slide the threaded rod through the hub, install the handles
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Make sure the axle press tool and bearing removal cup are centered
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Tighten the tool handles to press the axle and the disc side bearing out of the hub shell
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Remove the axle and bearing from the hub shell
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Look inside the hub shell, you will see two cut outs in the bearing stop for the drive side bearing
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insert the bearing removal tool into the hub from the disc side and insert it into the drive side bearing
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Make sure the wings on the tool are in the cut outs. This will press the bearing out by its outer race
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Slide the threaded rod through the hub and the removal tool
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Slide the press rod over the threaded rod and onto the removal tool
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Place the removal cup on the drive side and install the handles
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Tighten the tool
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The press rod will press on the removal tool and push the bearing out of the hub shell
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Remove the bearing from the hub shell
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To install bearings, start by installing the disc side bearing
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Slide the bearing over the bearing press tool
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e*13 original replacement bearings should be installed with the red seal facing out
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Slide the other bearing press tool into the drive side bearing bore
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Tighten the tool handles to press the bearings in
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Be sure the bearing presses in straight
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Leave the disc side bearing tool in place and remove the drive side too
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Slide the bearing spacer over the threaded rod and into the hub shell (tool removed in photo for clarity)
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Slide the bearing over the end of the bearing spacer
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e*13 original replacement bearings should be installed with the red seal facing out
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Place the bearing tool on the drive side over the bearing
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Put the handle back on the rod and tighten the tool to press the drive side bearing in, capturing the axle between the bearings
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Check the bearings to be sure they are pressed in fully and spinning smoothly, you can now reinstall the the axle: Generation 2 axle - TRSr/TRS+/LG1+ rear hub axle install and removal
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Thanks for reading, now get out there and ride!
Thanks for reading, now get out there and ride!