Removal of end nuts on Fulcrum Quattros

dabber
dabber Posts: 1,996
edited July 2014 in Workshop
I want to replace the bearings of my front Quattro. The nuts at each end of the axle are a kind of knurled arrangement (part # R4-001). Any ideas on what tool I need to remove them and where I'd get it from? I don't want too b*gger the things. I've tried googling but with no luck.

Thanks
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  • Mad_Malx
    Mad_Malx Posts: 5,203
    There's a hex allen key slot in the end, isn't there?

    Same as these?
    http://www.fulcrumwheels.com/system/documents/files/002-FRONT_HUB_ASSEMBLY_DISASSEMBLY-23-01.pdf
  • dabber
    dabber Posts: 1,996
    That's what I thought there would be but I can't see any. I can't see how I get them off.
    “You may think that; I couldn’t possibly comment!”

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  • Mad_Malx
    Mad_Malx Posts: 5,203
    Just looked at mine - you're right. Bit silly really.
    Think you will have to use big grips and bugger them.
  • dabber
    dabber Posts: 1,996
    Well, I'm glad it's not just me. I've had another look and can't see how you get them off. There's definitely no profile for an Allen Key and I can't see any C-Clips or similar. Surely there must be better way than putting a pair of grips on them? :?
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  • Mad_Malx
    Mad_Malx Posts: 5,203
    Dabber wrote:
    Well, I'm glad it's not just me.

    I'm not sure I share your pleasure!
  • dabber
    dabber Posts: 1,996
    No pleasure here either :( I thought this would be straightforward having changed bearings previously in my Fulcrum R7s. So far no solution has been suggested.
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  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    Does this help?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-GlNYsMOcQ

    I'm hoping so, I have a pair of Quattros on my R1!
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  • Mad_Malx
    Mad_Malx Posts: 5,203
    No, it's the very first bit to loosen the end nuts that isn't shown.
    On the back wheels the end nut can be loosened with a spanner, but not on the front.
  • dabber
    dabber Posts: 1,996
    Ben6899 wrote:
    Does this help?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-GlNYsMOcQ

    I'm hoping so, I have a pair of Quattros on my R1!

    Unfortunately not. He is working on the rear wheel which is a bit different and he just spins the end off by hand. The ones on my front wheel certainly aren't finger tight.
    “You may think that; I couldn’t possibly comment!”

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  • dabber
    dabber Posts: 1,996
    OK, sorted... a bit embarrassing actually. :oops:

    I phoned the guys at i-ride, described by Fulcrum as a SERVICE CENTER NETWORK, SALES NETWORK. They were very helpful.

    The bottom line is that the two front outers (R4-001) just pull off, no screw, clips. The silver metal bit inboard of them is just the axle (R4-110).

    Looks very straightforward to change the bearings.
    “You may think that; I couldn’t possibly comment!”

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  • Mad_Malx
    Mad_Malx Posts: 5,203
    That's useful to know.
    I would have mashed it by now.
  • cq20
    cq20 Posts: 207
    The bottom line is that the two front outers (R4-001) just pull off, no screw, clips. The silver metal bit inboard of them is just the axle (R4-110).
    Thanks for this. It saved me a lot of grief. The Fulcrum instruction pdf bears no relation to the hubs I have (correct year etc). My bearings were OK but the grease seemed on the low side. Re-greased the bearings, put it all back in place and the previous "scratchy" noise has gone. Not sure how long the allen bolt on the adjusting collar will last though.

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