francley50 Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 A slightly embarrasing question, this, but worth asking before I go and mess something up. . Can anyone tell me how the front wheel spindle comes out, please? . Is it: loosen the pinch bolts, undo the little cap on the disc-side, and then turn the spindle from the other side with a hex bit? . I don't have a 15mm (is it 15mm?) hex bit so haven't been able to try it for myself. . Thanks for any help you can provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toetoe Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 If it's the same as my 2013 txt pro then just undo the pinch bolts, two each side, undo the cap as you said and then it should just knock through, turning the spindle from the other side will just turn the spindle but not really do anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Leave the end cap in, just unloosen a couple of turns then tap it to get things moving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francley50 Posted May 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Thanks, Gents. I think my spindle must be a little bit 'sticky' on the right hand side and needs freeing off. Regards, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Just warm the right side bearing up with a paint stripper gun, doesn't take much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jse Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 A slightly embarrasing question, this, but worth asking before I go and mess something up. . Can anyone tell me how the front wheel spindle comes out, please? . Is it: loosen the pinch bolts, undo the little cap on the disc-side, and then turn the spindle from the other side with a hex bit? . I don't have a 15mm (is it 15mm?) hex bit so haven't been able to try it for myself. . Thanks for any help you can provide. Find a large nut that fits into the axle and use a pair of Vice Grips to hold and you can twist it slightly to help it slide out. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffe Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Hi, I got a bolt that had a head the right size about 150mm long and bent it so that the bolt acted like a handle for the bolt head, and that fits into the end of the axle. Holds the axle when tightening too. Cheers Taff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybond700 Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Some older models used to have axels without a hex on the right side. Only a small alen key for the left side where there was a small ''plug''. Take that out some turns and hit with a rubber hammer would do fine. The other fork I have does have a side where a big alen key can attach, but strange size. So I adapted a hex nut and welded a bold into it, so i can put a spanner on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordi Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Re-assemble using copperslip on the spindle. Saves grief in the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francley50 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Thanks for the advice, people. . I have managed to get the spindle out - there was some rust/corrosion between it and the disc-side wheel bearing inner race. This caused just enough resistance to make me feel like I was going to do some damage if I hit it any harder harder. Liberal use of some GT85, a bit of heat, and a clump with a hammer freed it off so I could then drift the spindle out. . So for anyone wondering the spindle should come out with the four pinch bolts loosened, the disc-side cap removed, and then you push/tap the spindle out. . Some copperslip (thanks, Jordi) should mean it'll come out easily next time....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Yes copperslip the front spindle will be added to the list of jobs done to a new bike if gas gas make anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffe Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Well done, just thought I'd show the spanner I made up should any one need it, eezy peezy. Cheers Taff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 What king of guitar is that? Nice idea. As an aside the dimensions of the front wheel bearings are such that they wear out quickly,and if youve given the spindle a few taps/it was rusty im guessing a new pair are required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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