Front wheel bearing nut cross threaded
Got a cheap wheelset from eBay all great until I put the front wheel on and noticed the bearing nut ? Is cross threaded these are fulcrum 5 racing wheels can I just cut the nut off and washer the gap with the forks or will this somehow effect the bearings hopefully they are sealed cheers
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cant you cut the nut off and replace it? i.e. just cut the nut not the axle.
you might have to clean the threads up a bit.
use a nut splitter or failing that, dremel it off if there's enough room.
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Yeah I was hoping so I was just wondering what this nut does unless it’s a smooth face for the fork to clamp against I am assuming the bearings are internal and this isn’t tensioning anything ?0
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The nut is basically a locknut. Without it the quick release lever would exert pressure on the bearing rather than the locknut. It isn't usually smooth but has a knurled surface for extra grip.
Try and unthread the nut, it should be relatively easy. Inspect the threads on the axle. Using a die to clean the threads would be ideal, but it should be possible to (carefully) use a junior hacksaw to get the thread started. The nut could be replaced but it's probably ok to use again.1 -
That’s a brilliant explanation thanks appreciate it0
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No probs and good luck.0
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If the thread start has been damaged, a semi-round file, which has a ‘sharp’ edge should do it.0