12mm through axle removal

.blitz
.blitz Posts: 6,197
edited November 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Mahnin ahl. Before I unleash the rubber mallet, what's the best way to remove this 12mm through axle:
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Presumably I loosen the clamps (both sides) and then...does the axle unscrew or push out? From what direction?

I've read the manual but there's no description

Cheers

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    undo clamping bolts. undo end caps and you will see.

    both or either way it depends on which way round it was fitted last time.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    OK thanks Nick.

    Does the axle screw into the drop-outs?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    does not look like it.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    The axle came out fairly easily. Undo the clamp bolts, unscrew the cap on the driveside of the axle and pull the axle out from the non-driveside.

    Assembled totally dry

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