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How to install and remove rear axle endcap plugs

Written By: The Hive - Jeremy (and one other contributor)
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  1. All gen 2 rear hubs use endcap plugs to support various axle standards

    • All gen 2 rear hubs use endcap plugs to support various axle standards

    • Endcap plugs press-in and can easily be swapped without taking the hub apart

  2. Supported standards include:

    • Supported standards include:

    • TRS and XCX hubs

    • 142x12

    • 135x12

    • Quick Release (9mm)

    • LG1 hubs

    • 150x12 (uses the same plugs as the TRS/XCX 135x12)

    • 157x12 (uses the same plugs as the TRS/XCX 142x12)

  3. Plugs are held in place with an O-ring.

    • Plugs are held in place with an O-ring.

    • Be sure to grease the plugs before install

    • 135x12 and 150x12 plugs will sit flush with the end of the hub axle/endcap

  4. QR plugs can be removed by lightly taping them out using an M5 hex wrench 135x12 plugs can be removed by pulling them from the lip on the backside using a pick 142x12 plugs can be removed by pulling on them using a 17mm (drive side) or 19mm (non-drive side) cone wrench

    • QR plugs can be removed by lightly taping them out using an M5 hex wrench

    • 135x12 plugs can be removed by pulling them from the lip on the backside using a pick

    • 142x12 plugs can be removed by pulling on them using a 17mm (drive side) or 19mm (non-drive side) cone wrench

    • Do not try to remove the plugs by pulling on them with pliers

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The Hive - Jeremy

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