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10-10-13 | 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew R Stewart

Got around to pulling my copy of the Sutherland's Manual and scanned the pages pertaining to cartridge bearings. Here they are. Remember this is from 1995 and this info actually was published a few editions before this sixth one (black cover). Note references to Phil servicing. Andy.

Phil Wood & co. has a nice tech document on servicing the hubs on their site. (go to bearings, service instructions top right). The process is pretty well explained, and the OP can tweak to achieve his goal of less axial play.

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