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jks84

06-29-15 06:05 AM

axle stuck in bearings

I have a Zipp FP60 wheelset and I took the rear hub apart to replace the bearings and the axle is stuck in the bearings. I put a block of wood on it and whacked it pretty hard with a rubber mallet and nothing. Any suggestions? I cannot believe how tight it is.

dsbrantjr

06-29-15 08:45 AM

The right way is to use an arbor press to press the axle out of the bearings. A full-service auto parts store or a machine shop should be able to do it properly. You/they should only apply force to the inner bearing race to avoid bearing damage so proper fixturing is essential when pressing the new ones on. Pounding is strongly discouraged!

rmfnla

06-29-15 10:26 AM

Soon to be seen on eBay: Zipp FP60 wheelset, slightly used...

Black wallnut

06-29-15 12:23 PM

[strike]A C-clamp and several sockets can be used or a pipe (instead of a socket) of the correct diameter.[/strike]

I stand corrected. Thanks [MENTION=153503]davidad[/MENTION]!

rmfnla

06-29-15 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black wallnut (Post 17936503)

A C-clamp and several sockets can be used or a pipe (instead of a socket) of the correct diameter.

Or the same set-up in a vise...

davidad

06-29-15 05:01 PM

http://www.zipp.com/_media/pdfs/manu...ice-Manual.pdf

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