Dismantling a Novatec freehub
I want to change the bearings in my Novatec freehub.
I understand about tapping the bearings out and drifting in the new ones and have done it on other freehubs.
However I am fooled by the rubber seal shown in the picture. I can't see how to remove it without damaging it.
btw - the picture is the new freehub - the one I want to replace the bearings in is not in as good condition but has exactly the same rubber seal.

I understand about tapping the bearings out and drifting in the new ones and have done it on other freehubs.
However I am fooled by the rubber seal shown in the picture. I can't see how to remove it without damaging it.
btw - the picture is the new freehub - the one I want to replace the bearings in is not in as good condition but has exactly the same rubber seal.

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Getting the bearings out can be a bit trickier as they can be a very tight fit. Use a bearing extractor or a concrete bolt of the correct diameter and hammer them out with a punch.
You'll need to remove a circlip that holds the inner bearing in place so circlip pliers are useful.
You may need to use a threaded rod to press the new bearings in nice and straight.