Shimano XT hubwobble

S_J_P

My driveside rear axle locknut has come loose on my relatively new Shimano XT hub, making the wheel wobble.

I've removed the wheel, but can't get to the driveside cone to tighten the locknut against as there's a captive disc inside the opening in the hub.

Am I missing something, or do I need to remove the cassette to access the driveside cone?

nicklouse

undo the other side remove axle and tighten the lock nut and re fit and then do the other side. Dont lose the bearings as they will fall out.

S_J_P

It's just so simple when you know how! (or when you think about it!)

Thanks for the very prompt reply :-)

nicklouse

No probs, Watch out for FRIDGE SUCK.

S_J_P

I shall ensure that my bearings are not given the opportunity of going anywhere near my fridge!

redvee

The only time you should go near the fridge is to get the lager etc out when you've finished the job and before you've cleaned your hands so that you leave dirty fingerprints all over the plce for 'er indoors ro moan about

nicklouse

or the ICE.

S_J_P

Blinkin' thing took an age to get right with a little play without QR clamped up, but none with it clamped! Six attempts in all :-(

I had to remove cassette too, to access drive side cone to unscrew it from axle. I didn't loose any ball bearings either ;-)

Fingers crossed it'll all stay nipped up tight from now on!

supersonic

It can take a few goes! But get it right, and these hubs last for years.

The Spiderman

Little tip for you.Istead of sticking the wheel back in the frame,use the jaws of an adjustable spanner or similar,to replicate the drop outs.Tighten the qr down on to this,so you can test for play before sticking the wheel back in the bike.