Raceface VAULT 30 - TRACE FRONT HUB BEARING REPLACEMENT; FRONT BEARING REMOVAL; FRONT BEARING INSTALLATION

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TRACE FRONT HUB BEARING REPLACEMENT (J615)
PART LIST
F60123, BEARING, 18X30, CN, AM (1 PC) - 2 REQUIRED FOR SERVICE
F60202, AXLE, TRACE, J-BEND, FRONT, 15x110 (J615)
TOOL LIST
Plastic mallet
Pick or small flat head screwdriver
Bearing press
VAULT 33
VAULT 32 (x2)
15 mm blind bearing puller or vise with soft jaws (optional)
Rubber gloves
FRONT BEARING REMOVAL
1. Remove the end caps.
NOTICE: All Race Face end caps are designed to be removed by hand. Clamping end caps with vise jaws or pliers can damage
them. A rubber glove can help improve grip. A 15 mm blind bearing puller tool can be used for dicult to remove end caps.
2. Insert the VAULT 33 removal drift into the rotor side of the axle.
3. Use the mallet to tap the removal drift until the non-rotor side bearing is ejected. Remove the drift and discard the bearing.
4. Keep the axle inserted into the rotor-side bearing. Insert the VAULT 33 removal drift into the non-rotor side and use the mallet
to tap the drift until the rotor-side bearing and seal are ejected. Remove all tools, set the seal aside, and discard the bearing.
5. Clean and inspect all parts for signs of damage and wear, including the hub shell, axle, end caps, and seals. Check the seal for
tears or worn edges. Use a flathead screwdriver or pick to remove and replace the seal if it is damaged.
FRONT BEARING INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Always fully install the rotor-side bearing first for front hubs.
1. Apply a light coat of WATERPROOF GREASE to the axle bearing surfaces.
2. Install the new 18x30 bearing onto the end of the axle, making sure the red seal is facing out. Insert the VAULT 32 onto the
axle with the flat side contacting the bearing. Install the bearing/axle/drift assembly into the rotor-side bearing bore.
IMPORTANT: Never press a bearing using the stepped side of a bearing drift. Only press bearings with the flat side of the drift
contacting the bearings.
IMPORTANT: Do not apply grease or Loctite to the bearing bores.
3. Insert the second VAULT 32 into the non-rotor side bearing bore. Make sure the counter-bore side is facing in toward the axle
flange.
4. Insert the bearing press through the drifts and tighten until the rotor-side bearing is firmly seated.
IMPORTANT: Use a moderate force on the handles of bearing press. Forces too low or too high can result in excessive drag
and premature wear.
5. Remove the press from the non-rotor side and leave all other parts in place.
6. Position the bearing on the axle of the non-rotor side and make sure the red seal is facing out.
7. Install the VAULT 32 onto the axle against the non-rotor side bearings. Make sure the flat side of the VAULT 32 is facing
inward. Both VAULT 32 tools must now be contacting the bearings on both the rotor and non-rotor side.
NOTE: Original bearings have black bearing seals on both sides. Replacement bearings are VAULT bearings used in Trace hubs
and the red seals should face out.
8. Insert the bearing press and tighten until low force bottom out.
9. Make sure the axle rotates smoothly. If the axle has resistance or roughness, review the bearing press alignment and
determine if this force is too high or too low. Consult your dealer for any questions or assistance in troubleshooting.
10. Apply an even coat of WATERPROOF GREASE to the outsides of both bearings.
11. Reinstall the end caps by hand.
NOTE: The front end caps are symmetrical.