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Giant P-XC2 Freebody Hub removal?

joerodmanjoerodman Posts: 20
edited April 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all,
I have a Giant Trance with factory stock P-XC2 wheelset (rims, spoke and hubs). The freebody has developed some play (I think a collapsed bearing) and for the life of me, I cannot remove it. I have removed the quick release skewers, cassette and used a puller (as a pusher) to remove the axle. I now cannot see what to do. There is not a 10mm or 12mm hex bolt to release and I've tried pulling with an axle clamp (like on a DT Swiss hub), which did not work. Any advice on dismantling and parts location would be greatly welcomed. Also, I'm trying to avoid a full hub replacement at all costs (spoke installation isn't my idea of fun).
Thanks in advance

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  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    there will be a bolt to undo.

    pics.
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  • joerodmanjoerodman Posts: 20
    Pic of hub
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    Straight on?

    So we can see in the body?

    But I would say there. Is a 12 point 11mm Allen bolt in there. So try a 7/16" Allen key.
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  • joerodmanjoerodman Posts: 20
    Here is a strainght on. the bore is smooth
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    and at the bottom?

    removal from the other side?
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  • joerodmanjoerodman Posts: 20
    The other side is just a bearing for the axle (removed in this pic)
  • TheRealGuybrushTheRealGuybrush Posts: 125
    Pic of the freehub from Giant B2B is attached. As nicklouise said, it should be an 11mm Allen bolt from above the freehub. Anti-Clockwise as norm.

  • joerodmanjoerodman Posts: 20
    I don't suppose anyone knows where I can get a replacement or compatible part?
  • cooldadcooldad Posts: 32,599
    If it's just a bearing, get the old one out and check the codes. Plenty online, or take it into a bearing dealer.
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  • TheRealGuybrushTheRealGuybrush Posts: 125
    Just call up ANY Giant dealer? They can order the part from Giant.....
  • benalibenali Posts: 49
    edited 2 April

    I have the same problem on my p-xc2 rear freehub - it's very wobbly.
    What was is the method to remove?
    Is it serviceable or a replacement freehub required?
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,732
    Try youtube. There's a few different ones but you should get the idea.
    https://youtu.be/htseiahx7XM
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  • benalibenali Posts: 49

    I've got the axle and ds bearing bearing out.
    Just how to get the freehub off?
  • reaperactualreaperactual Posts: 1,183
    Same as the original comments above. You'll need a big Allen key (probably 11mm or around that size). You could slot two smaller Allen keys in side by side to determine the correct size, you might even be able to get the freehub unscrewed with them but it's usually on tight.

    The bolt you're undoing is usually behind the freehub/driveside so slot the Allen key/s in through the centre of the freehub and unscrew anti clockwise.
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