Wobbly Wheel Replacement & Frame Tightening
ID: 157654
Description: This guide is a quick solution for how to...
Steps:
- Stick the 13mm wrench fitting over the nut of the wheel.
- Turn the wrench right to left to loosen the nut until it comes off.
- Completely unscrew the nut from the axel.
- Hold the wheel and pull it off the axle.
- Utilize a bearing puller or a plier to loosen up the bearings.
- Take out the bearings from the wheel.
- Use a clean cloth to wipe down the axle to remove any dirt, debris, or old grease.
- Oil the bearings with WD-40 to remove any rust or dirt.
- Make sure to oil them front and back to get rid off any unwanted sludge or corrode.
- Make the bearings spin with your finger.
- Clean any extra oil/debris off the bearings.
- Ensure the bearings move/rotate freely.
- Put the bearings back in the new wheel.
- Push them into the wheel firmly to ensure their proper placement.
- Rotate the wheel to verify.
- Inspect the frame and look for any loose bolts.
- Use the wrench/pliers to tighten any loose bolts until they are snug.
- Do not overtighten, as this can damage the frame or the boot.
- Place the new wheel onto the axle.
- Add any washers, if applicable.
- Screw the nut back onto the axle using the wrench, tightening it until the wheel feels secure.
- Make sure wheel spins smoothly and doesn't wobble or rub against the frame or boot.
- Repeat for all other wheels.