Remember that it is important to replace wheel bearings at the first sign of failure to avoid further damage to the vehicle. Signs of a damaged bearing can include a buzzing or squeaking noise from the steering wheel, a loose feeling in the steering wheel, or uneven tire wear. If you susp...
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The bearings inside a rear BMX wheel enable the hub (the center of the wheel) to spin smoothly over the axle. Bearings are small metal or ceramic balls that are packed in grease inside the hub. Over time these bearings can wear out, particularly on BMX bikes, which are often used for ...
Email to Friend If your cassette cluster is loose or gets stiff you may need to replace your freehub body. To do this you’ll need a10mm allen key, and you’ll have to first remove yourcassette,axle and bearingsas demonstrated in previous tutorials. ...
Remove the damper fork and steering knuckle with a joint separator tool. Once you have proper clearance, disengage the half axle from the wheel by pulling the hub away from the vehicle. Do not attempt to pull on the axle out of the hub from under the vehicle, as this may damage componen...
Replace the drive chain on the freewheel sprocket and reinstall the wheel on the bike frame. Center the wheel to the frame and replace and tighten the axle nuts. Replace the brake cable or pump up the tire to the proper pressure.
How to fix skateboard bearings? Here’s your step-by-step guide to complete this task. You’ll have functional bearings in no time.
Step 6 – Tighten the center axle bolt and reattach the wheels Replace the center hub bolt that you removed earlier and torque the bolt to 147 ft-lbs. The axle will try to move when you apply torque to the bolt, so if you have someone helping you, have them stand on the brakes. Ot...
A cartridge bottom bracket usually has two main components. The cartridge contains the sealed bearings and spindle, and is usually threaded into the right (or drive side) of your frame. The lockring supports the opposite end of the cartridge and is usually threaded into the left (or non-driv...
Repeat this process with all eight bearings, putting one on each side of each wheel. If you are using spacers, put one in each wheel between the bearings. 02 of 05 Replace the Washers Jamie O'Clock Just like the optional spacers, some skateboarders like to use bearing washers to hel...