Chris King R45 - Front Hub Final Reassembly and Adjustment

H o l d k n u r l e d r i n g
stationary in one hand
while turning T-handle
clockwise with the other
hand until it stops. This will
press the front hub bearing
into the hubshell.
R e p e a t s t e p s a b o v e
to install second front
hubshell bearing.
Front hub final reassembly and adjustment
Vice assembly: setup 5 mm hex key in vice
Clean threads and O-rings on main axle, axle end and
adjusting cone.
Apply thin layer of waterproof grease to threads on axle,
axle end, and adjusting cone. Apply a drop of light chain
lube (Tri-Flow™, etc) to O-rings on axle.
Slide main axle into hubshell assembly.
Thread adjusting cone onto protruding axle threads until
finger tight against bearing
Then unthread adjusting cone a fraction of a turn so that
axle spins freely, and no play is detected between axle
and bearings.
Insert hub assembly onto 5 mm hex key in vice so that
adjusting cone is facing up
Thread axle end into adjusting cone two full turns,
making sure that the adjusting cone does not turn in
the process.
Place hub cone adjusting tool onto adjusting cone.
Use hub cone adjusting tool to hold adjusting cone in
place while tightening axle end with 5 mm hex key to
110 in lbs. (12.4 Nm).
Check for excessive bearing drag by turning axle with
fingers. If excessive drag is detected, go back to step 6
to reset bearing preload.
Check for bearing-axle play by clamping hub or wheel
into frame or truing stand. If play is detected, go back to
step 6 to reset bearing preload.
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