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Tools needed to service an SLX Shimano through axle hub


Piernas Flacas

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Howdy guys.

 

It seems I will need an 18, 22 and 23 mm cone spanners to service an SLX Shimano through axle hub. Am I right?

 

Fanks

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Add a magnet to your tool list - the one mechanics use for picking up dropped bolts - great for collecting the bearings out of the race without dropping them - about R50 from Midas...

+1, I bought a magnet stuck on a telescopic aerial and its one of the best 'cheap' things I have ever bought!

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Thanks, V12 and Mojo.

 

This fru axel tech is new to me and just wanted to make sure I'll have all the necessary tools. Thanks for the Cape Multi advice.

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The TA hubs are exactly the same as the 9mm ones - the axle's just thicker.

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  • 1 month later...

Update: after receiving my spanking new set of tools I disassembled my hub for service this morning. I, however, broke one of the bearing cages when I pulled it out. The cage holds 15 balls but the manual attached above by a fellow hubber indicates 17 and there's no cage on the picture. I assembled the hub again with 17 and no cage, but I feel things are a bit tight. Do you guys think I should compromise and make it perhaps 16 balls?

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