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[Closed] Wobbly wheel hub/axle seems loose - how to fix?

 DT78
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Just putting together a hack build with some spares, the rear wheel even when the skewers are done up really tight has a small amount of play in it which feels like it is coming from the hub. Tried tightening the skewer more, which doesn't work - what do I need to do to fix?

It's a 18month old LX hub.

Thanks!


 
Posted : 30/01/2010 8:47 pm
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Tighten the cones slightly


 
Posted : 30/01/2010 8:49 pm
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The bearings need adjusting. See here...

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=105

You need some really thin spanners for this job. They are not expensive. Put decent grease in too.


 
Posted : 30/01/2010 8:50 pm
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Nah, you can just do it by hand, or at least i do


 
Posted : 30/01/2010 8:52 pm
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59 times the pain - Member
Nah, you can just do it by hand, or at least i do

What? you must have........

oh forget it, ill save my breath


 
Posted : 30/01/2010 8:56 pm
 DT78
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Thanks guys will take a look at the park link.


 
Posted : 30/01/2010 8:57 pm