Rear axel removal problem
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Rear axel removal problem
Followed all the directions in the manual except removing the brake pads but I did push them off the rotor. I can not get this thing out! Tried loosening the adjusters, some liquid wrench and a 21 oz framing hammer with wood cushion instead of a rubber mallet. This is the second time I've had the same problem, last time I got it out but bent the threaded part of the axel cause I got p-ssed and beat it out, not a good ideal, cost me a new axel and also had bearings inspected. I put a lot of anti-seize on it the last time so this would not happen, but it did. Any ideals to get this out, or am I not doing something right???
Thanx for any help you can provide
Thanx for any help you can provide
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From: Chesterfield, VA
I use a wood dowel that's a bit smaller in width than the axle. Hold that on there and tap it hard with your hammer. It helps to have the bike jacked up just enough to take the weight of the wheel off the axle. The tire should still be touching the floor. I don't think anyone get's them out easy.
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From: Greene County, MS
Had the same problem when mine was removed. A guy I know ended up using a punch and hammer and was able to drive it out finally without damaging anything but I was worried. I'm sure it will be the same way next time I need to remove it. I don't know what could be done to prevent this from happening.
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From: Palm Harbor fl.
First time I had to take my axle out, I needed a punch used on the indent of the axle. Came right out. The wood probably absorbs your hit too much. Once you can move it, it should just tap right out. You wont damage the axle or bend it this way. To prevent this from happening again, you obviously need plenty of anti sieze and maybe every few months, you can loosen the nut and tap it out a bit then put right back in to insure it does not sieze.
Last edited by rounder; Nov 28, 2009 at 08:18 AM.
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From: Port Coquitlam B.C.
I spun the axle nut back on until it was flush with the end of the axle. Then I tapped on it with a 3 lb hammer and it came right out. I've found tapping with a heavy hammer works way better then smashing on it with a light hammer.
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From: Little Rock
washing your bike at a hi pressure car wash will push water beyond the bearings causing rust on the axle... since I only wash my bike at home now with a low pressure hose, i have had no problems removing the axle...
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Just got back from dealer, they said they are getting about 10 a year to fix all caused by rust. Guess I just keep on working the liquid wrench in till I get it out, try the dead blow hammer and the center punch or out comes the air hammer. Only use a hose to wash it with and put alot of anti-seize the last time I had it out.
Last edited by dwg dave; Nov 28, 2009 at 03:27 PM. Reason: crappy spelling
