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Shimano DX Axel Removal ?

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jody:
Hi,
    Can anyone tell me how to remove the DX caps so I can remove the axel to clean and regrease them.Also one seems to rattle inside maybe a damaged bearing, if so can they be easily replaced  :daumenhoch:
                                                 Jody.

Bob_Acid:
The caps unscrew, the art is in getting them off without damaging them. Should be easy to find replacement bearings.  :daumenhoch:

Nosnod:
Warning they become very brittle with age. I tried to remove some this weekend but ended up having to drill them out.
Luckily I had some new replacements  ;)

TwoBobRob:
Just loose ball bearings inside, so easily replaceable.  If you're not super fussed about keeping or using the original plastic endcaps, then get in touch with Fuzzynod on here.  He can supply you with an aluminium replacement.  It's a 'pignose' style that just screws straight in.  They look cool as you like, I run them in my DX slightly protruding from the pedal cage which gives excellent protection (i'm still riding mine).

Otherwise, good luck in finding new ones..... 

jody:
Hi and thank you Guys,
                                     I still can not get the end caps off, as I used a small set of pointed pliers anti clock wise they just spin round and clock wise they seem to tighten  ???
                                                                                                                         Jody.

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