7 749dark Joined Aug 29, 2015 Messages 91 Location Sydney Feb 8, 2016 #1 Hi all, Silly question however is there a particular technique for removing the front wheel? Do I need to tap out the axle with a soft mallet? Thanks Alex
Hi all, Silly question however is there a particular technique for removing the front wheel? Do I need to tap out the axle with a soft mallet? Thanks Alex
wilkson Joined Jul 30, 2012 Messages 2,899 Location australia Feb 8, 2016 #2 You should not need to . Remove calipers make sure pinch bolts are all lose and the axel should come out without too much trouble . Considering your low side you may have some grit so possibly a rubber mallet but not too heavy handed.
You should not need to . Remove calipers make sure pinch bolts are all lose and the axel should come out without too much trouble . Considering your low side you may have some grit so possibly a rubber mallet but not too heavy handed.
wilkson Joined Jul 30, 2012 Messages 2,899 Location australia Feb 8, 2016 #3 Get yourself one of these . Attachments image.jpg 6.8 KB
7 749dark Joined Aug 29, 2015 Messages 91 Location Sydney Feb 8, 2016 #4 That's awesome, many thanks for the tip.
Chaotic Joined Apr 1, 2015 Messages 1,357 Location USA Feb 8, 2016 #5 It can also help if you put a piece of wood or your foot or something under the wheel to support it while trying to remove the axle.
It can also help if you put a piece of wood or your foot or something under the wheel to support it while trying to remove the axle.
farmind Joined Jan 22, 2014 Messages 415 Location United Kingdom Feb 8, 2016 #6 I use these guys! Attachments hammer.jpg 21.4 KB
