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[Closed] problems removing the bolt thru axle on my road dt swiss r23 db front wheel?

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Why would the axle jam in place? It works fine, but when I unscrew it, it comes out of the thread then just keeps turning, but refuses to slide out. I tried removing the thread cover and tapping the exposed end of the axle and got it to move a couple of centimetres but no more. The bike is used most days for commuting, but I had a flat no more than 2 months ago, so it's not been in there unloved for years or anything!


 
Posted : 23/12/2016 10:39 am
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presume it's maxle style? they can bind up if you don't grease them sufficiently.


 
Posted : 23/12/2016 11:28 am
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Can you spray some WD40 or GT85 into the hub and slide the axle back and forth a bit to free it up and some 'firmer' taps to knock it through? Perhaps one of the bearings has 'picked up' on axle and raised a burr?


 
Posted : 23/12/2016 12:02 pm
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I'll try that was nervous of hitting it too hard, especially with a carbon fork!


 
Posted : 23/12/2016 2:01 pm