Originally Posted by
CastIron
Take a look at URL="http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=45"]PARK TOOL[/url]'s website to better understand your bike, too.
Check out the stuff on hub maintenance at
www.sheldonbrown.com also. 5000 miles seems appropriate for a total rebuild of the hub but not a replacement, even for a lower end deore hub, unless it was never regreased/adjusted.