Play in hub

pesky_jones
pesky_jones Posts: 2,890
edited April 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
I have looked through tech FAQs and had a look through a few threads so I apologise if this has been brought up before (even though it almost definitly has).

Sun ringle hub 20mm through axle. There is a small amount of play, not 100% on whether its vertical or horizontal, or both. My plan is to release the wheel and have a look at the cones. My understanding is that I should be able to "tighten" the cones with the right spanners? Once i have tightened I will put the hub back on the axle and see if there is still play.

Has anyone got any corrections or input to my POA?

Cheers

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    unlikely to be cones.

    press fit bearings i would think.

    use it as is or replace the bearings.
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  • pesky_jones
    pesky_jones Posts: 2,890
    As the bike is second hand I'm not sure of the hub model. I think its a Sun Ringle Abbah 20mm in which case I would be needing this, but I cant be sure the hub is what I think it is.

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=28236
  • estampida
    estampida Posts: 1,008
    remove the dust cap / 20mm mount from side of hub

    bearing should have a number on it like 6802

    the abbah uses a 6805 according to that link
  • pesky_jones
    pesky_jones Posts: 2,890
    estampida wrote:
    remove the dust cap / 20mm mount from side of hub

    bearing should have a number on it like 6802

    the abbah uses a 6805 according to that link

    Thanks! I was at a loose end at how to find the model number!

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