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1. Hold hex wrenches stationary and adjust bearing preload with adjusting cone Advance adjusting cone until it just contacts bearing then back off approximately 1 16 turn Once preload is set tighten axle assembly to 110 in Ib or 12 4Nm Double check adjustment by clamping wheel into fork with quick release Check for play or binding and readjust if needed Adjustment of the front one piece axle hub lis Front bolt on hubs feature special adjusting clamps which minimize over tightening or over preloading of the bearings Normal adjustment is accomplished by finger tightening adjusting ring onto axle until it stops against bearing Once adjusting clamp is in position tighten adjusting ring pinch bolt to 10 in Ib or 1 13Nm Double check adjustment by bolting wheel into fork Check for play or binding and readiust if needed Adjustment may be accomplished while bolted into fork Rev 11 14 23 Fear hubs Disassembly of the rear two piece axle hub The following instructions assume that the drive shell is facing to the right 1 O Remove cassette per manufacturer s instructions Insert 5 mm hex wrenches into both ends of axle assembly See figure 42 Pro Tip Use a bench vice to hold one of the 5mm hex wrenches Hold left hand stationary and turn right hand A PME 7 counterclockwise 1 4 turn until assembly is loose T igure 42 disassemble main axle Loosen and unscrew adjusting cone and axle
2. so that the bearing rests on the split ring Tip when removing both bearings it is best to first remove the disc side bearing Expand the Red Large Split Ring by turning the knurled end of the extension shaft clockwise Double check the split rings orientation to ensure it is fully expanded and behind the bearing You may insert a 4mm hex key into the extension shaft to ensure the split ring is fully expanded Take the second LD Guide Bushing and slide it onto the extension shaft with the smaller end inserting into the bearing s inner race Capture bearing by threading knurled ring until it is snug against the LD Guide Bushing with the laser marked side facing away from the hub Invert the tool so that the handle is now facing up allowing the first LD Guide bushing to slide into the others bear ng s inner race 10 Using a mallet or ball peen hammer tap T handle s Striker plate to remove bearing from the hub shell 11 Withdraw tool and if necessary repeat for the other side allow the LD Guide Bushing to take the place of the bearing that was removed Removal of Bearings ISO Lefty SuperMax LD GUIDE BUSHING amp KNURLED RING ORIENTATION E ad s m J E i U ha A P R LD Guide LD Guide Knurled Ring Knurled Ring Bushing Bushing Laser Side Laser Side REMOVE DISC SIDE BEARING FIRST 1 2 olide one of the supplied LD Guide Bushings onto the T Handle with the laser side facing the handl
3. Continue turning T Handle to press the bearing until it is Reassembly of the front two piece axle hub 1 2 gt 5 faces towards the hub See figure 39 firmly seated Loosen I Handle rotate the Knurled Ring 90 and tighten the I Handle to press the bearing again This assures the bearing is seated flat See figure 40 Lubricate the main axle o rings with lightweight low viscosity oil with PTFE e g TriFlow Insert main axle into hub shell One ISO and Uni hubs insert axle from the disc side Lightly grease threads on the adjusting cone Thread adjusting cone along axle end until a small gap at the beginning of the threads shows See figure 41 Thread axle end and adjusting cone onto the protruding threads of main axle Lightly snug axle end and adjusting cone up to bearing Thread axle end into adjusting cone until it stops Proceed to Adjustment of the front quick release hub below Reassembly of the front one piece axle hub Ts Insert main axle into hub shell 2 Thread adjusting clamp onto the protruding threads of axle 3 4 Proceed to Adjustment of the front bolt on hub below onug adjusting cone up to bearing Adjustment of the front two piece axle hub 1 Insert 5 mm hex wrenches into both ends of axle assembly Pro Tip Use a bench vice to hold one of the 5mm hex wrenches Hold left hand stationary and turn right hand counterclockwise 1 4 turn until assembly is loose
4. until assembly is loose Loosen and unscrew adjusting cone and axle end until they are free from the main axle Remove main axle by pulling on drive side end of main la 0006 010 axle E ERES ooo ee MEAT ee hand and pull driveshell out with the other Both hub shell and driveshell bearing assemblies can now be accessed Further disassembly requires specialized tools Refer to Complete Assembly Disassembly of the rear one piece axle hub The following instructions assume that the driveshell is facing to the right 1 2 3 4 5 6 Further disassembly requires specialized tools Refer to Complete Assembly Service of the bearings We offer our bearings with either quality steel or ceramic balls so short term water intrusion should not lead to any substantial damage Judging when to service the bearings is completely dependent on the riding style and conditions 1 2 Remove cog using a chain whip and standard Shimano HG style freewheel tool Insert a 2 5mm hex wrench into adjusting clamp pinch bolt and loosen With adjusting clamp facing towards you hold opposite end of axle stationary and rotate cone in a counter clockwise direction After one complete revolution the adjusting cone should be free from the axle If adjusting clamp is difficult to position insert a 2 5mm hex key into helper hole on adjusting clamp adjacent to 2 5mm hex bolt Use the hex key as a lever to unscrew a
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6. After assembly carefully hand test hub for smooth operation of the bearings and consistent positive engagement of the RingDrive If performance is not improved to original quality a complete RingDrive removal service must be performed Reinstallation of the driveshell assembly 1 2 Check the helical splines of the driveshell for any particles or debris before proceeding the driveshell must be clean before installing Apply several drops of lightweight low viscosity oil with PTFE e g TriFlow on the helical spline O ring and tapered diameter directly adjacent the O ring Insert drive shell into hub shell slowly As the driveshell enters the RingDrive area it will want to mesh the helical splines of the drive ring As it begins to mesh a slight clockwise turning motion of the driveshell will help pull it into the hub shell Continue twisting as the drive shell pulls itself into the hub shell At the bottom of its inward movement an audible click or pop sound indicates that it has found home and is fully seated The click or pop is the spring retainer popping onto the driveshell and the driveshell hitting the bearing indicating the driveshell is fully inserted Insert a finger from the non drive side to unsure proper seating Test engagement by spinning driveshell in both directions If it does not engage remove driveshell check cleanliness and re insert Re test The hub is now ready to have
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8. Reassembly of the front quick release hub 1 2 3 Lightly oil main axle o rings with lightweight low viscosity oil with PTFE e g TriFlow Insert main axle into hub shell Thread adjusting cone along axle end until a small gap at the beginning of the threads shows 8 Rev 11 14 Oo Reassembly of the front bolt on hub 1 2 3 4 Grease the adjusting cone threads with waterproof grease See figure 10 on the following page Thread axle end and adjusting cone onto the protruding threads of main axle Lightly snug axle end and adjusting cone up to bearing Thread axle end into adjusting cone until it stops Proceed to Adjustment of the front two piece axle hub below Insert main axle into hub shell Thread adjusting clamp onto the protruding threads of axle Snug adjusting cone up to bearing Proceed to Adjustment of the front bolt on hub below Figure 10 adjusting cone Adjustment of the front two piece axle hub 1 2 Insert 5 mm hex wrenches into both ends of axle assembly Hold left hand stationary and turn right hand counterclockwise 1 4 turn until assembly is loose Pro Tip Use a bench vice to hold one of the 5mm hex wrenches Hold hex wrenches stationary and adjust bearing preload with adjusting cone Advance adjusting cone until it just contacts bearing then back off approximately 1 16 turn this allows for axle compression while under skewer clamp pressure Once preload is se
9. end until they are free from the main axle Remove main axle by pulling on drive side end of main axle Hold hub or wheel in one hand and pull driveshell out with the other Both hub shell and drive shell bearing assemblies can now be accessed Disassembly of the rear one piece axle hub The following instructions assume that the drive shell is facing to the right 1 2 3 4 5 6 Remove cassette per manufacturer s instructions Insert a 2 5mm hex wrench into adjusting clamp pinch bolt and loosen With adjusting clamp facing towards you hold opposite end of axle stationary and rotate cone in a counter clockwise direction After one complete revolution the adjusting cone should be free from the axle If adjusting clamp is difficult to position insert a 2 5mm hex key into helper hole on adjusting clamp adjacent to 2 5mm hex bolt Use the hex key as a lever to loosen adjusting clamp Slide out axle Hold hub or wheel in one hand and pull driveshell with other Both hub shell and driveshell bearing assemblies can now be accessed Removal of the non drive side hub bearing 1 d Setup extension shaft by placing small expanding split ring big end first on the small threaded end followed by cone washer tapered end facing split ring Insert T handle through large side of the hub shell until threaded end shows Thread extension shaft into T handle without expanding split ring Position the split ring directly
10. press seems tight it may be necessary to use a ball peen hammer to apply several blows to the strike plate 10 Remove extension shaft to remove tool Removal of BMX needle bearing 1 olide driveshell bushing big end first onto shaft of T handle 2 Slide driveshell needle bearing end first onto shaft 3 4 Continue threading T handle into knurled ring to push needle into center of driveshell Thread knurled ring small end first onto shaft After the bearing moves about 1 2 it should become free to move all the way through the driveshell Service of the bearings We offer our bearings with either quality steel or ceramic balls so short term water intrusion should not lead to any substantial damage Judging when to service the bearings is completely dependent on the riding style and conditions 1 2 3 Chris King sealed bearings have removable snap rings that hold the rubber seals in place Carefully using a small screwdriver pick or penknife remove the snap ring by inserting tool into split of snap ring Gently work one end of the snap ring toward bearing center until it is out of its groove Follow the ring around with the tool until the snap ring is completely dislodged see figure 53 Lift and remove exposed rubber seal to access Figure 53 remove snap ring 28 Rev 11 14 e interior OT the bearing Thoroughly flush the bearing with a light spray lubricant e g WD 40 and blow dry w
11. side shaped like a cone It goes on the small end of the extension shaft before it is screwed into the t handle Its function is to make split rings expand explained next Split rings These are doughnut shaped with an o ring around the outside They have been precisely cut in half to allow them to be expanded to a bigger diameter These are the pieces that get behind the bearings to force them out by their outer races The big one is for the RingDrive large bearing in the rear hubs We have updated the large split ring to also service the LD front hub Only large split rings that are anodized red will work on the LD front hub Do not attempt to service the LD front hub with the pewter anodized large split ring The small one is for all the small axle bearings in both front and rear hubs Knurled ring This is the large round part with a threaded hole t can be threaded onto either the extension shaft or the T handle t is used to pull bearings into their respective bores upon assembly or to capture parts as they are being tapped out Driveshell bushing This is a tube shaped part with one end bigger than the other t is used when installing bearings into drive shells and for removing the needle bearing from the BMX drive shell The driveshell bushing should also be used as a guide when small bear ngs are not installed Spline driver This is a socket shaped part with a 3 8 square hole in one end and a special spline on the other t is u
12. this fully expanded and clamped position Release by unscrewing the extension shaft from the I handle A hole 15 provided in the end of the extension shaft for a 4mm hex key in the event it has become too tight to turn with fingers Figure 17 function of the split ring Note This tool set is designed only for working on Chris King hubs It is not intended to be used with any other parts or on any other hubs Use other than that for which it is intended may cause damage to the tool other products and or bodily harm Front hubs Disassembly of the front two piece axle hub 1 2 Insert 5 mm hex wrenches into both ends of axle assembly Pro Tip Use a bench vice to hold one of the 5mm hex wrenches Hold left hand stationary and turn right hand counterclockwise 1 4 turn until assembly is loose 16 Rev 11 14 3 Loosen and unscrew adjusting cone and axle end until they are free from main axle 4 Slide out main axle o Both hub shell bearing assemblies can now be accessed Disassembly of the front one piece axle hub 1 Insert a 2 5mm hex wrench into the adjusting clamp pinch bolt and loosen 2 With adjusting cone facing towards you hold opposite end of axle stationary and rotate cone in a counter clockwise direction After one complete revolution the adjusting cone should be free from the axle If adjusting clamp is difficult to loosen insert a 2 5mm hex key into helper hole on adjusting clamp adjacent to 2
13. turn knurled ring 180 on bearing and tighten T handle to press bearing again This assures the bearing is seated flatly against the shoulder of the counterbore 10 Remove tool Reinstallation of the non driveside bearing 1 Insert small inner seal into non driveside bearing bore Place small hub bearing black seal side first onto bare T handle Insert knurled ring laser side facign out into Figure 60 install non drive side bearing driveside of hub shell Pass T handle with bear ng through non driveside of hub shell and thread Into knurled ring Continue turning T handle to press bearing until it is firmly seated See figure 60 Loosen T handle turn knurled ring 180 and tighten T handle to press bearing again This assures the bearing is seated flatly against the shoulder of the bore 30 Rev 11 14 Reassembly of the driveshell mechanism Z gt 7 8 9 Tr k i m 1 ra s R H r i olu NEN wu 1 ryt zd Er Aw dye T Figure 62 press drive shell bearing Figure 61 drive shell seal amp bearing Insert small inner seal into big end of driveshell Insert driveshell bearing into driveshell tapered side out This bearing doesn t have a snapring or outer seal Grease the bearing with RingDrive lube Be sure that the white retainer side of the bearing sits againts the inner seal It should slide most of the way dow
14. vice to hold one of the 5mm hex wrenches 2 Hold left side stationary and turn right hand counterclockwise 1 4 turn until the assembly Is loose 3 Hold hex wrenches stationary and adjust bearing preload with the adjusting the hub cone adjusting tool 4 Advance adjusting cone until it contacts bearing The rear hub takes a slightly higher amount of preload than no play since some settling may occur while riding Once preload is set tighten axle assembly together to 110in lb or 12 43Nm 6 Check adjustment by clamping wheel into frame with quick release Ride for 5 10 minutes check for play or binding and readjust as necessary Double check adjustment after the first 5 10 miles of riding o NOTE Correct adjustment of the rear hub is necessary for proper engagement of the RingDrive If the hub is run loose the RingDrive may not engage properly and could lead to permanent damage to the internal parts or hubshell Adjustment of the rear one piece hub 1 Rear one piece hubs feature special adjusting clamps which minimize over tightening or over preloading of the bearings Normal adjustment is accomplished by finger tightening adjusting ring onto axle until it stops against bearing 2 Once adjusting clamp is in position tighten adjusting clamp pinch bolt to 10in Ib or 1 13Nm 3 Double check adjustment by bolting wheel into frame Check for play or binding and readjust if needed Adjustment may be accomplished while bolted
15. 5mm hex bolt Use the hex key as a lever to loosen adjusting clamp 3 Slide out axle 4 Both hub shell bearing assemblies can now be accessed Removal of the bearings Classic amp ISO SD Hubs 1 Setup extension shaft by placing small expanding split r ng big end first on the small threaded end followed by cone washer tapered PD Sik end facing split ing 2 While keeping extension shaft from rotating fully expand small expanding split ring by turning the T handle See figure 18 3 Push knurled ring flush with hub shell This will position the split ring directly behind the bearing 4 Capture bearing by threading knurled ring until it is snug against hub shell Using a mallet or ball peen hammer tap T handle to remove bearing from the hub shell Withdraw tool and if necessary repeat for the other side oo Remowval of the bearings ISO LD Hubs 1 Slide one of the supplied LD Guide bushings onto the T Handle with the smaller side facing the threaded portion until it sits flush with the thrust collar 2 Setup extension shaft by placing the Red Large split ring on the small threaded end followed by cone washer tapered end facing split ring 3 Insert T handle through one side of hub shell until threaded end shows 4 Thread extension shaft into T handle without expanding split ring 5 Position the Red Large Split Ring behind the bearing you wish to remove invert the T Handle Rev 11 14 17 8 9
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17. Cog lock ring 20 ft Ib or 27Nm Adjusting clamp bolt 10 in lb or 1 13Nm Cassette Lockring 30 ft b or 40Nm Universal Disc Rotor adaptor screws 28 in lb or 3 16Nm Adjusting cones 110 in lb or 12 4Nm FubBolts 25 in lb or 34Nm Service tool Driveshell seal ring 100 in Ib or 11 3Nm Rev 11 14 37 NOTES 38 Rev 11 14 Rev 11 14 39 0002 64 Oc uorsue exodg xen ulug z Jejeureiq yods SSOJO Buroe yods 10 p EL oBnerj yods suoneono ds 294M ung wog WUG 0 qU 021 Xileid 4feues UJIM sqny 7 uo SYJOM puo uorsienuoo exe H JE pue uugg WWG eJAHEAUOJ ope nay wg pue YO 0 ejqruenuo leuseAup X 40 JEYSENLIP 9916 SSeJUIEJS o eJJIHSALOJ ejxe eoeid ow e Bursn USYM SYJPIM ejxe uiu pue uluigg 1 ulugg o1 e qnieAuo axe MO o ld ow IGE pue VI WWZ x girl VL WW x GEL yL WWOL x Ger eixe EO WUGEL oi 1 suond Q uois1eAuo epei amp d y 886 9E GE 8d HO 99 9 GE 8d HO 8G 9 GE YO xxx oV 9 GE 8d HO 686 9 GE 84 OSI 9 GE dO 11904 T QE GE 80 8d dHO 6 1447 9 GE VI LU 666 866 9E GE VI Uu 1 01 96 9 GE VI Ululz L OL 066 GCE 9 GE 82 VI Ww s s LE 066 96 7 86 VI 4021 01 LEE 966 QE GE 80 84 961 000 9 GE 97 amp ye1 exl EO ox GLO GE 82 amp ye1 9606 80 Uu 606 106 9 06
18. Hub Service Manual for Shop Mechanics Part 17990 rev 11 14 Complete instructions for servicing Chris King ISO and Classic hubs Includes answers to common technical questions and use of the Chris King hub service tool PRECISION COMPONENTS King Cycle Group 2801 NW Nela Street Portland Oregon 97210 For technical questions call 800 523 6008 www chrisking com C M KING PRECISION COMPONENTS H UBSETS This manual is intended for the mechanic who already possesses a familiarity with hubset adjustment techniques and who are interested in the learing how to completely overhaul their Chris King Classic or ISO hubsets MEATU RES Classic High Flange ISO Disc single speed and tandem hubs available Exclusive patented RingDrive engagement system offers 72 points of instant and positive engagement and extremly high torque carrying capacity ideal for hard racing tandems etc Bearings are fully serviceable and are available in either steel or ceramic options Strong and stiff 19 5mm axles In house design and manufacturing 100 made by Chris King in the USA Unparalleled quality and reliability Responsibly lightweight SET UP GETTING STARTED AND CAUTIONS The following issues that are important to review before servicing and or trouble shooting your Chris King hub Adjust the preload on the bearings directly after bui
19. LD Guide Bushing with the laser marked side facing away from the hub and slide it onto the Extension Shaft The top LD Guide Bushing will take the place of the removed bearing on the disc side of the hub See figure 26B Capture the bearing by threading the Knurled Ring with the laser marked side facing away from the hub until it is snug against the la x Fs LD Guide Bushing A M T Invert the tool so that the handle is now facing up move the first LD L J Guide Bushing into the inside of the bearing Figure 26b 10 Using a mallet or ball peen hammer tap I Handle s striker plate to remove bearing from the hub shell Service of the bearings All of the bearings are stainless steel so short term water intrusion should not lead to any substantial damage Judging when to service the bearings is completely dependent on the riding style and conditions 1 2 Chris King sealed bearings have removable snap rings that hold the rubber seals in place Carefully using a small screwdriver pick or penknife remove the snap ring by inserting tool into split of snap ring Gently work one end of the snap ring toward bearing center until it is out of Its groove Follow the ring around with the tool until the snap ring is completely dislodged Lift and remove exposed rubber seal to access the interior of the bearing Thoroughly flush the bearing with a light spray lubricant e g WD 40 and use an air compressor to blow dry Wi
20. T handle to press bearing until the drive Rev 11 14 33 shell bushing meets the driveshell If the knurled is too difficult to hold the cog spline wrench may be placed on the driveshell before the knurled ring is threaded onto the I handle in step 10 Place the cog spline wrench in a vice and continue with step 11 12 Remove tools Reinstallation of the driveshell assembly 1 2 4 9 Reassembly of the two piece rear hub 1 2 e Reassembly of the rear one piece hub 1 Check the helical splines of the driveshell for any particles or debris before proceeding the driveshell must be clean before installing Apply several drops of lightweight low viscosity oil with PTFE e g TriFlow on the O ring Add a layer of RingDrive lube to the helical splines Insert driveshell into hub shell slowly As the driveshell enters the RingDrive area it will want to mesh the helical splines of the drive ring As it begins to mesh a slight clockwise turning motion of the driveshell will help pull it into the hub shell Continue twisting as the driveshell pulls itself into the hub shell At the bottom of its inward movement an audible click or pop sound indicates that it has found home and is fully seated The click or pop is the spring retainer popping onto the driveshell and the driveshell hitting the bearing indicating the driveshell is fully inserted Some pushing pressure on the drive shell may be neces
21. al into the hub shell s bearing bore See figure 30 2 Slide LD Guide Bushing onto the T Handle flush with the laser side facing the handle until it sits flush with the Thrust Collar See figure 31 3 Place the sealed hub bearing with the seal snap ring side facing the LD Guide Bushing on the T Handle See figure 32 4 Insert the small end of the LD Guide Bushing along with Knurled Ring with the laser marked side facing in into opposite side of hub shell See figure 33 Rev 11 14 21 Figure 36 m Figure 39 Figure 40 Pass T Handle with bearing through disc side of the hub shell and thread into Knurled Ring Make sure that the laser marked side of the Knurled Ring faces towards the hub Continue turning T Handle to press bearing until it is firmly seated Loosen T Handle rotate the Knurled ring 90 and then tighten T Handle to continue pressing bearing This assures that the bearing is seated flat See figure 34 Remove the Knurled Ring and the LD Guide Bushing and insert the non disc side hub inner seal into the hubshell s bore See figure 35 Set bearing in bore Make sure that seal snap ring side is facing the LD guide bushing See figures 36 and 37 Insert the small end of the LD Guide Bushing make sure that the laser marked side of the LD guide bushing faces away from the hub See figure 38 Thread on the Knurled Ring Make sure that the laser marked side of the Knurled Ring 22 Rev 11 14 10
22. behind the bearing Completely thread knurled ring small end first the laser mark facing outward onto the extension shaft then back off exactly 1 2 turn While keeping extension shaft from rotating fully expand small expanding split ring by turning T handle Capture bearing by advancing knurled ring until it is snug against hub shell 24 Rev 11 14 7 Using a ball peen hammer tap T handle to remove bear ng from hub shell See figure 43 Rem oval of the RingDrive mechanism and drive side bearing 1 Setup extension shaft by placing large expanding split ring on the small threaded end followed by cone washer tapered end facing split ring If the non drive side bearing has already been removed slide driveshell bushing tool on to T handle with the wide side facing the thrust collar 2 Insert T handle through the non drive side of the hub shell until it extends beyond the other side 4 Thread extension shaft in to T handle without expanding split ring o Pullassembled tool towards non drive side until knurled ring is bottomed in drive side bearing 6 While keeping the extension shaft from rotating rotate T handle to fully expand the large expanding split ring behind the spring retainer See figure 44 7 Lightly push tool towards the driveside until it stops then thread knurled ring with the laser mark facing outward Rotate knurled ring until it again bottoms on the driveside bearing This wi
23. djusting clamp olide out axle hold hub or wheel in one hand and pull driveshell with other Both hub shell and driveshell bearing assemblies can now be accessed Chris King sealed bearings have removable snap rings that hold the rubber seals in place Carefully using a small screwdriver pick or penknife remove the snap ring by inserting tool w into split of snap ring Gently work one end of Figure 12 remove snap ring 10 Rev 11 14 the snap ring toward bear ng center until it is out of its groove Follow the ring around with the tool until the snap ring Is completely dislodged see figure 12 3 Liftand remove exposed rubber seal to access the Interior of the bearing 4 Thoroughly flush the bearing with a light spray lubricant e g VVD 40 and blow dry with an air compressor 5 Wipe dirt and other contaminants from the seals and snap rings Avoid cleaning the seals with solvent which could cause deterioration NOTE Some solvents synthetic lubricants and greases with high pressure additives may attack and damage seals and other nonmetallic materials Minimize exposure to these substances and thoroughly dry hub after cleaning Avoid the use of cuastic and acidic degreasers like citrus cleaners 6 Lay a bead of our RingDrive grease filling the gap between the inner and outer races 1 3 for steel balls or 1 4 for ceramic around the large bearing and 3 4 for steel or 1 3 for ceramic around the small bearing Then
24. e until it sits flush with the Thrust Collar See figure 19 oetup Extension Shaft by placing the Red Large Split Ring with the laser marked side facing the knurled end of the Extension Shaft on the small threaded end followed by the Hub Cone Tool with the tapered end facing the split ring See figure 20 Insert the T Handle through the non disc side of hub shell so that the threaded end shows on the opposite side See figure 21 Thread the extension shaft into the T Handle without expanding the Split Ring See Figure 22 Position the Red Large Split Ring behind the disc side bearing invert the T Handle so that the bearing rests on the Split Ring See Figure 23 Expand the Red Large Split Ring by turning the knurled end of the Extension Shaft clockwise Double check the Split Ring s orientation to ensure that it is fully expanded and behind the bearing You may insert a 4mm hex key into the Extension Shaft to ensure that the Split Ring is fully expanded See figure 24 Take the second LD Guide Bushing with the laser marked side facing 18 Rev 11 14 9 R d Figure 25 Figure 26A Fiugure 26B Figure 27 amp 28 toward the hub and slide it onto the Extension Shaft See figure 25 Please see Figure 26A amp 26B Capture the bearing by threading the Knurled Ring with the laser marked side facing away from the hub until it is snug against the LD Guide Bushing See figure 26 Invert th
25. e 58 driven a ring alate Reinstallation of the RingDrive mechanism and driveside bearing 1 The non driveside adapter bushing should be In place before proceeding to install the RingDrive and bearing Insert spring retainer in hub shell with square stepped edge facing out See figure 55 Make sure the spring retainer has an o ring installed before inserting See figure 54 Insert drive spring See figure 56 Insert drive ring with the teeth facing out See figure 57 Lay a bead of RingDrive lube onto ratchet face of drive ring L a m u uu 6 Insert driven ring into the hub shell with the teeth fac ng the drive ring Be sure to lubricate the o ring with lightweight low viscosity oil with PTFE e g TriFlow The splines on the outside of driven ring will engage the matching splines of the hub shell as it is pushed in to expose the bore for the bearing See figure 58 Place the inner seal in the bearing bore on top of driven ring Insert T handle into hub shell from non drive side until it is bottomed on hub shell Place large hub bearing black seal side first onto the non laser side marked side of knurled ring Thread onto T handle bearing facing in until the bearing just starts into the counterbore Continue by turning the T handle to pull the knurled ring and bearing into the bore until firmly seated See figure 59 Loosen T handle
26. e drive ring and the driveshell see figure 14 8 Before reinserting the driveshell into RingDrive area of the hub the helical splines must be clean of any debris 9 Reinsert the driveshell and complete the assembly as per the instructions below RingDrive service In addition to the basic maintenance of the RingDrive a complete removal and servicing may be necessary Complete service requires our Hub oervice Tool Kit and as a basic guideline should be performed at least once a season Check with your local Chris King dealer for complete service or you may purchase the tool kit at your dealer or directly from Chris King Precision Components In a pinch If you need to do a RingDrive service and don t have the Hub Service Tool Kit or can t make it to a dealer this method may be used for temporary results 1 Remove the axle and driveshell to access the l interior RingDrive area Figure 14 lube helical splines 12 Rev 11 14 Push the drive ring with helical splines inward to open a gap exposing the drive teeth and flush the interior with a light solvent based spray lubricant e g VVD 40 until the area appears clean Blow off any remaining solvent until completely dry If contamination is still apparent repeat flushing and blow completely dry A complete service of both hub shell bearings should be performed at the same time Finish by performing the basic maintenance as instructed above
27. e on the bearing contact taper 9 The spoke tension on our wheels should be no more than 120Kgf or 1200N In rare cases when the wheel has been bullt at very high tension the large drive side bearing can become loose and cause creaking oolution Check to see if the bearing will slide out by hand If this happens we can supply an oversized replacement bearing The rear hub has an engagement problem The RingDrive is a high performance engagement system capable of high load and extremely rapid engagement It relies on the fine movement of the drive ring sliding on the helical spline 36 Rev 11 14 of the driveshell t is important that this area remain clean and properly lubricated Dirt debris and or drying lubricant may prevent it from functioning properly Our hub is easy to inspect and service using only 5mm and 2 5mm hex wrenches Recent improvements have been made to minimize abnormal sensitivity to engagement problems Check the following for possible causes of misengagement 1 Is the hub preload adjusted correctly A loose hub may cause the drive rings to not engage properly oolution Check and properly adjust hub as necessary SPECIFICATIONS TORQUE SPECS HEADSETS NoThreadSet Stem cap bolt 15in lb or 1 7Nm GripNut Lock and adjusting rings 130 150 in Ib or 14 7Nm 16 9Nm 2Nut Lock and adjusting nuts 130 150 in Ib or 14 7Nm 16 9Nm HubBs General Adjusting cones 110 in Ib or 12 4Nm
28. e tool into lock ring 3 4 Slide cog off of spline Using a chaln vvhip hold cog stationary from counterclockvvise rotation Loosen and remove lock r ng by rotat ng it until it is free from driveshell HUB SERVICE Rev 11 14 5 MIAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Chris King Hubs are designed to provide long life and high performance Beyond an occasional adiustment the only maintenance necessary is cleaning lubricating the RingDrive see Maintenance of the RingDrive amp driveshell page 6 and re lubricating the bearings see Bearing service page 9 Riding conditions will determine how often to maintain your hubs As a beginning guideline your hubs should be maintained every 6 12 months in normal and dry conditions and every 3 months in wet or muddy conditions The bearings in your new Chris King hubs are of the highest quality available However all bearings will settle and eventually wear with use Since looseness or play in the bearing assembly can develop as a result of wear Chris King hubs have been designed with an adjustable bearing preload mechanism and any normal play can be eliminated see the appropriate Adjustment section RingDrive maintenance Normal preventative maintenance of the RingDrive is simple and can be performed using basic tools See Maintenance of RingDrive amp driveshell page 6 n many cases a minor cleaning and reapplication of lubricant is all that may be necessary Judgin
29. e tool so that the handle is now facing up move the first LD Guide Bushing into the inside of the bearing See figure 27 10 Using a mallet or ball peen hammer tap I Handle s striker plate to remove the bearing from the hub shell See figure 28 NON DISC SIDE BEARING Use the images from the disc side bearing removal as a reference Note the change In the orientation of the LD Guide Bushing at step 26b ll 2 6 Slide one of the supplied LD Guide Bushings onto the T Handle with the laser side facing the handle until it sits flush with the thrust collar Setup extension shaft by placing the Red Large Split Ring with the laser marked side facing the knurled end of the Extension Shaft on the small threaded end followed by the Hub Cone Tool with the tapered end facing the Split Ring Insert the T Handle through the Non Disc side of hub shell so that threaded end shows on the opposite side Thread the extension shaft into the T Handle without expanding the Split Ring Position the Red Large Split Ring behind the non disc side bearing invert the T Handle so that the bearing rests on the Split Ring Expand the Red Large Split Ring by turning the knurled end of the Extension Shaft clockwise Rev 11 14 19 9 Double check the Split Rings orientation to ensure it is fully expanded and behind the bearing You may Insert a 4mm hex key into the extension shaft to ensure the Split Ring is fully expanded Take the second
30. ead Knurled Ring laser side out on to the T Handle until a definitive click is heard and the End Cap Is securely installed Reassembiy of the BMX driveshell mechanism 1 2 3 P 8 9 Insert small inner seal into big end of driveshell Insert driveshell bearing into drive shell tapered side out It should slide most of the way down the bore Place driveshell bushing small end first onto bare T handle Pass T handle with bushing through big end of driveshell until it contacts the bearing Thread knurled ring laser side out onto T handle Advance down until the small end of the driveshell nests into the end of the knurled ring Be careful not to damage the small end of the driveshell Continue by turning T handle to press bearing until it is firmly seated Loosen T handle turn knurled ring 180 on drive shell and tighten T handle to press bearing again This assures the bearing is seated flatly against the shoulder of the bore Remove driveshell from tool Leave driveshell bushing in place small end on first Place complete needle bearing onto T handle shaft and slide down until it stops on the driveshell bushing Place the driveshell laser side in onto the T handle shaft Locate the bore over the needle bearing 10 Thread knurled ring small end first onto the Advance down until it locates the big end of the driveshell on it s stepped face 11 Continue by holding the knurled ring and turning
31. eal side first onto bare T handle 3 Insert knurled ring small end first into opposite side of hub shell 4 Pass T handle with bearing through installation side of p s d hub shell and thread into knurled ring Continue turning T handle to press bear ng until it is firmly seated See figure 29 Loosen T handle turn knurled ring 180 and tighten T handle to press bearing again This assures the bearing is seated flatly o Withdraw tool and if necessary repeat for the other side Reinstallation of the bearings ISO LD Hubs 1 Insert LD Hub inner seal into the hubshell s bearing bore 2 Slide LD Guide Bushing onto the T Handle flush with the thrust collar with the larger side against the thrust collar 3 Place the sealed LD hub bearing seal snap ring side facing the LD Guide bushing on the T Handle 3 Insert the small end of the LD Guide Bushing along with knurled ring with the laser marked side facing in into opposite side of hub shell 4 Pass T handle with bearing through installation side of hub shell and thread into knurled ring Continue turning T handle to press bearing until it is firmly seated Loosen T handle turn knurled ring 180 and tighten T handle to press bearing again This assures the bearing is seated flat o Withdraw tool and if necessary repeat for the other side Reinstallation of the bearings ISO Lefty SuperMax Hubs INSTALL DISC SIDE BEARING FIRST 1 Insert bearing hub inner se
32. ell NOTE The Inner Seal and the Capture Seal are NOT interchangable The nner Seal has a vvider band vvith a smaller inner diameter than the Capture Seal 2 Figure 64 and Figure 65 Place bearing greased with the open ball side facing towards the outside of hub and slide the Driveshell onto the T handle Be sure the T Handle is equipped with Driveshell bushing with the large side facing the bearing Thread Knurled Ring laser marked side out on to T Handle until the bearing is seated 3 Figure 66 Drop in the capture sleeve The capture sleeve ledge should be oriented towards the outside of the XD Driveshell 4 Figure 67 Install needle bearing race Note the laser marked number on the needle bearing race Be sure that this number is the same number marked on your axle If not contact your Chris King Authorized dealer or online at www chrisking com for a replacement axle in the 32 Rev 11 14 Fig 69 correct size Apply a thin layer of RingDrive Lube onto the installed needle bearing race Not shown Figure 68 Install the needle bear ng Inside the needle bearing race Figure 69 Install the capture seal NOTE The Inner Seal and the Capture Seal are NOT interchangable The Inner Seal has a wider band with a smaller inner diameter than the Capture Seal Figure 70 Place XD Driveshell End Cap on top of the Driveshell assembiy Figure 71 Slide assembly on the T Handle with the End Cap facing the Thrust Collar Thr
33. extension shaft to fully expand split ring Then slide it up against the bearing and advance knurled ring to hold everything snug See figure 46 Hold the T Handle while turning the knurled ring clockwise until the internals become dislodged If the press seems tight or when removing the internals from a stainless steel driveshell it may be necessary to use a ball peen hammer to apply several blows to the strike plate Disassembly of the XD Driveshell Assembly 1 2 Figure 47 You will need a Chris King Hub Service Tool Setup your tool as shown with small split ring and extension shaft Figure 48 Insert T Handle with the Small Split Ring installed from the non driveside of the XD Driveshell and expand the Small Split Ring behind the Driveshell bearing Figure 49 The Small Split Ring should rest on the Driveshell bearing be sure that the Small Split Ring is fully expanded Next slide the Driveshell Bushing down the T Handle shaft as a guide Figure 50 Insert the combined Driveshell assembly and T Handle into the Cog Spline Wrench mounted on the bench vise Thread the Knurled Ring laser marked side out until 26 Rev 11 14 Fig 50 Fig 51 it is snug against the XD Driveshell End Cap do not over tighten Do not over tighten the Cog Spline Wrench in your vise overtightening can cause damage to the XD Driveshell Assembly o Figure 51 Strike the top of the T Handle Strike Plate with a hammer to remove the XD Dr
34. g when to perform this basic maintenance is determined by riding style and conditions As a beginning guideline your hubs should be maintained every 6 12 months in normal and dry conditions and every 3 months in wet or muddy conditions Lubrication Normal conditions In normal riding conditions 0 43 C our RingDrive lube is recommended for the bearings and the RingDrive Do not substitute other brands of lube as they may be too sticky for the helix of the RingDrive inhibiting proper engagement Cold conditions To ensure proper engagement in sub freezing conditions first be sure that there is no water or moisture inside the hubshell The hub may require an overhaul to ensure that the hub interior is completely water free Then mix the grease in the RingDrive area especially on the helical splines of the driveshell with 5 10 drops of PTFE e g TriFlow If you expect to be riding in temperatures that are consistently at or below freezing replace all internal lube with a quality 10w synthetic oil Do not over fill We reccomend using a siliconal oil Pedros SynLube or Mobil 16 Wet conditions Riding in wet conditions necessitates more frequent service Often this is as simple as removing the axle and driveshell from the hub removing any moisture from inside the hub shell and applying more grease to the needle bearing This should not replace periodic complete disassembly and maintenance especially in extreme or
35. h the bearing with a light spray lubricant e g WD 40 and blow dry Avoid using cuastic cleaners and citrus based detergents Wipe dirt and other contaminants from the seals and snap rings Avoid cleaning the seals with solvent which could cause deterioration Note some solvents synthetic lubricants and greases with high pressure additives may attack and damage seals and other nonmetallic materials Minimize exposure to these substances and thoroughly dry hub after cleaning 6 Lay a bead of our RingDrive grease filling the gap between the inner and outer races 1 3 for steel balls or 1 4 for ceramic around the large bearing and 3 4 for steel or 1 3 for ceramic around the small bearing Then rotate the inner race to work grease throughout the ball area Replace rubber seal between inner and outer bearing race Insert one edge of snap ring into groove of outer bearing race Press along entire groove until snap ring is fully seated a small gap should be visible between both ends of the snap ring Turn inner race of bearing by hand to test for binding If bearings do not run smooth repeat steps 1 9 Binding is often a result of improperly seated seals and or snap rings Used snap rings and seals can be reinstalled unless warped punctured or otherwise damaged If damaged replacement seals and snap rings are available from your local bike shop or directly from Chris King precision components at www chrisking com or 800 533 6008
36. into frame HUB TROUBLE SHOOTING CoMMON OUESTIONS AND THE LIKELY SOLUTIONS Complete installation service and maintenance instructions are available on our web site at www chrisking com We are also available to answer your technical service questions during business hours Monday through Friday at 800 523 6008 Hub will not stay adjusted Front and rear two piece hubs When an adjustment is made the axle end must be torqued to 1101n Ib or 12 43Nm to lock the adjusting cone s position correctly With less torque the hub may seem locked however when clamped in the lock may loosen slightly allowing the adjusting cone to move Front and rear one piece hubs When an adjustment is made the adjustment clamp must be torqued to 10in lb or 1 13Nm to lock the adjusting clamps position correctly With less torque the hub may seem locked however when clamped in the clamp may loosen slightly allowing the adjusting clamp to move Rev 11 14 30 Rear Break n Is a normal function of the rear hub As the angular contact bearings settle In this causes a loosening effect on the preload setting Expect to adjust preload directly after the wheel build and a few more times as necessary to complete the break in period After that it should be smooth sailing for months If the axle lock is torqued correctly and loosening persists contact our technical service department for further help My hub creaks Due to the ability of noise to trave
37. ith an air compressor Wipe dirt and other contaminants from the seals and snap rings Avoid cleaning the seals with solvent which could cause deterioration NOTE Some solvents synthetic lubricants and greases with high pressure additives may attack and damage seals and other nonmetallic materials Minimize exposure to these substances and thoroughly dry hub after cleaning Avoid the use of cuastic and acidic degreasers like citrus cleaners 6 Lay a bead of our RingDrive grease filling the gap between the inner and outer races 1 3 for steel balls or 1 4 for ceramic around the large bearing and 3 4 for steel or 1 3 for ceramic around the small bearing Then rotate the inner race to work grease throughout the ball area Replace rubber seal between inner and outer bearing race Insert one edge of snap ring into groove of outer bearing race Press along entire groove until snap ring is fully seated a small gap should be visible between both ends of the snap ring Turn inner race of bearing by hand to test for binding If bearings do not run smooth repeat steps 1 9 Binding is often a result of improperly seated seals and or snap rings Used snap rings and seals can be reinstalled unless warped punctured or otherwise damaged If damaged replacement seals and snap rings are available from your local bike shop or directly from Chris King precision components Figure 55 spring Figure 56 drive Figure 57 drive Figur
38. iveshell internals 6 Figure 52 Remove the Cog Spline Wrench from the vise and unthread the Knurled Ring to release all Driveshell internals The inner race of the XD Driveshell bearing can at times become partially dislodged and cause the bearing to temporarily seize If this Is the case gently tap the inner race of the bearing with a ball peen hammer until the bearings sits evenly and spins freely Rev 11 14 27 Disassembiy of the BMX driveshell assembiy 1 2 3 Remove axle from driveshell Use cog spline wrench to hold driveshell helical spline side up in vise oet up extension shaft by placing small expanding split ring big end first on the small threaded end followed by cone washer tapered end facing split ring Thread knurled ring with the laser marked side facing inward completely on to the opposite end of extension shaft Insert T handle through driveshell from the helical splined end past the BMX needle bearings Thread extension shaft into T handle without expanding split ring olide driveshell up against knurled ring to position the split ring just behind the bearing the step on the ring will center the end of the driveshell Holding the extension shaft stationary screw T handle into extension shaft to fully expand split ring Then slide it up against bearing and advance knurled ring to hold everything snug Hold the T Handle while turning the knurled ring clockwise until the internals become dislodged If the
39. ixing bolts To remove the rotor adaptor from the tapered splines pry between the adaptor and the hub using two opposing plastic tire levers it should pop off easily Do not use metal objects such as screw drivers to release the adaptor Wheel building BMX Cautions Chris King BMX hubs are supplied with 3 8 16 x 1 socket cap axle bolts Replacements can be purchased at most high quality hardware stores Use a bolt of grade 8 or equivalent Under no circumstance should a quick release skewer be substituted for the axle bolts Do not use cogs other than BMX cogs The driveshell of the rear hub has a unique symmetrical spline and incompatible with some Shimano and other after market cogs Use of other cogs may cause chain slippage or derailment which could lead to bodily injury Installation and removal of the Cog Chris king BMX hubs use a cassette style cog mounting system Special splines and lock rings have been designed to accept premium quality steel cogs Cogs are available in sizes from 12t to 20t Using standard cassette tools you can easily remove and change your cogs Cog installation 1 2 3 4 oelect desired tooth count Cog olide cog onto driveshell spline Cogs are symmetrical and can be installed with either side out Thread lock ring onto driveshell over cog Insert Shimano HG style tool into lock ring and tighten to 20 ft Ib or 27 12Nm Cog removal 1 2 Insert Shimano HG style cassett
40. l throughout a hollow frame hub creaks are often confused with bottom bracket and other creaks solat ng the true source of the noise is essential to effective trouble shooting 1 The hub quick release may not be tight enough allowing the axle end to move in the dropout In some cases even if everything is properly tight the axle may still move slightly in the frame A little anti seize on the drop out faces may help oolution Inspect and tighten the quick release 2 Some splined cog carriers fit loosely on our driveshells Since both are made of aluminum they may creak under certain riding conditions e g Water and dry dust Additionally if the lock ring is not tight enough the cogs may move under load oolution Apply a thin layer of grease or anti seize to splines on the driveshell and check lock ring and torque to manufacturers specifications 3 We have found that on some carriers the cogs e g XTR titanium creak at their attachment points to the spider oolution Apply a light oil to the rivets fixing the cogs to the spider 4 he hub has been designed to allow the easy removal of the axle and driveshell This required having tapered bearing contact surfaces These surfaces can go dry and may then make noise under heavy load Solution Check and apply RingDrive lube to the driveshell on the bearing contact taper adjacent to the o ring about the middle of the outside of the driveshell And on the adjusting con
41. lding the wheel Spoke tension pulling out on the flanges can slightly loosen the preload adjustment on the bearings The hub s come pre adjusted from the factory anticipating both spoke tension and skewer compression However because of variations in wheel building practices a minor adjustment should always be performed upon completion of the wheel build Please see the appropriate adjustment section and check the hub before using Chris King hubs feature adjustable bearing preload The bearings should be kept in proper adjustment for optimum product performance Do not allow the adjustment to become loose as this may cause a loss of performance that could lead to damage to the hubs 2 Rev 11 14 Use steel quick releases for maximum rigidity Our 19 5mm axle is one of the stiffest available However performance will be maximized with the stiffest possible attachment to the frame or fork Some Chris King hubs are designed to be used in conjunction with quick release skewers t is recommended that the skewer develop a minimum of 1100 Ib of clamping force when set For best performance use a steel skewer Titanium skewers are not recommended Use only the recommended bolts with our bolt on hubs Never use thread locking or mounting compounds Thread locking compounds are not an acceptably reliable substitution for loose threads or press fits in high performance componentry All Chris King components are precisely engineered to e
42. lide out main axle 5 Both hub shell bearing assemblies can now be accessed Further disassembly requires specialized tools Refer to Complete Assembly Disassembly of the front one piece axle hub See figure 8 1 Insert a 2 5mm hex wrench into the adjusting clamp pinch bolt and loosen 2 With adjusting cone facing towards you hold opposite end of axle statlonary and rotate cone in a counter clockwise direction After one complete revolution the adjusting cone should be free from the axle Rev 11 14 7 3 Slide out axle 4 Both hub shell bearing assemblies can now be accessed Further disassembly requires specialized tools Refer to Complete Assembly Service of the bearings We offer our bearings with either quality steel or ceramic balls so short term water intrusion should not lead to any substantial damage Judging when to service the bearings is completely dependent on the riding style and conditions 1 2 Chris King sealed bearings have removable snap rings that hold the rubber seals in place See figure 9 Carefully using a small screwdriver pick or penknife remove the snap ring by inserting tool into split of snap ring Gently work one end of the snap ring toward bearing center until it is out of its groove Follow the ring around with the tool until the snap ring is completely dislodged Lift and remove exposed rubber seal to access the interior of the bearing Thoroughly flus
43. ll capture all RingDrive parts and bearing on the tool as they are removed from the hub shell Never attempt to remove the driveside bearing independantly of the RingDrive internals k Figure 45 remove RingDrive assembly Rev 11 14 25 8 Using a mallet tap strike plate to dislodge RingDrive and bearing from hub shell See figure 45 on the previous page Disassembly of the driveshell assembly 1 Qu OL a eS p co Make sure that the T Handle driveshell bushing installed with the wide side facing the thrust collar Remove axle by pulling it out from the seal side of the driveshell Use cog spline wrench to hold driveshell in vise Unscrew seal ring with spline driver Remove capture plate and needle bearing cage oetup extension shaft by placing small expanding split ring big end first on the small threaded end followed by cone washer tapered end facing split ring Insert the T handle through driveshell from the helical splined end Thread extension shaft into T handle without expanding split ring olide driveshell up against knurled ring to position the split ring Just behind the bearing thread knurled ring with the laser mark facing inward on to the opposite end of extension shaft exactly 2 1 2 turns The step on the ring will center the end of the driveshell L GN 10 Holding extension Figure 46 remove drive shell bearing shaft stationary screw T handle into
44. n the bore See figure 61 Place driveshell bushing small end first onto bare T handle Pass T handle with bushing through big end of driveshell until it contacts the bearing Thread knurled ring laser side out onto T handle Advance down until the small end of the driveshell nests into the bore in the end of the knurled ring Be careful not to damage the small end of the driveshell See figure 62 Continue by holding the knurled ring and turning T handle to press bearing until it is firmly seated Loosen T handle turn knurled ring 180 on driveshell and tighten T handle to press bearing again This assures the bearing is seated flatly If the knurled ring is too difficult to hold the cog spline wrench may be placed on the driveshell before the knurled ring is threaded onto the T handle in step 5 Place the cog spline wrench in a vice and continue with step 6 Remove tools and insert capture sleeve flat face out Add a light layer of RingDrive lube to the needle race and insert Insert needle bearing cage 10 Insert capture plate 11 Thread seal ring in to drive shell Be sure to grease threads with RingDrive lube before installing 12 Insert driveshell into cog spline wrench and hold in vice Using the spline driver torque seal ring to 100 in Ib or 11 3Nm Rev 11 14 31 Reassembly of the XD Driveshell Assembly a 5 ju i Sag w w A F g 66 Fig 67 F g 68 1 Figure 63 Drop inner seal into XD Drivesh
45. ngDrive is necessary Basic maintenance 1 Take a clean lint free rag and wipe any spent lubricant from inside the hub shell Be careful not to drag any dirt or debris from outside the hub into the interior area Rev 11 14 11 2 Once the Interior is clean in appearance locate the helical splines of the drive ring about an Inch Inside the large bearing 3 Using a soft toothbrush pull the bristles across the helix in an outward direction Work your way all the way around the Inner circumference to remove any small particles that may be In the spline grooves 4 Once completed wipe the area directly in front of the helix to remove any debris This method should be used to clean the helix on the drive shell as well If compressed air is available blow across the helixes in line with the spline grooves to remove any debris VVith the interior wiped down and the helixes brushed clean a fresh application of lubricant should be applied The RingDrive is designed to work with our specially formulated low shear RingDrive grease Do not substitute other brands of grease as they may be too sticky for the helix of the RingDrive o Lubricate by reopening a gap between the drive rings and laying a bead of RingDrive grease on the teeth between them see figure 13 6 Let the rings spring back together 7 Applyafew drops of lightweight low viscosity oil with PTFE e g TriFlow onto both the helical splines of the movabl
46. pe dirt and other contaminants from the seals and snap rings Avoid cleaning the seals with solvent which could cause deterioration NOTE Some solvents synthetic lubricants and greases with high pressure additives may attack and damage seals and other nonmetallic materials Minimize exposure to these substances and thoroughly dry hub after cleaning Avoid using cuastic cleaners and citrust based detergents 6 7 8 Lay a bead of our RingDrive grease filling the gap between the inner and outer races 3 4 the way around bearing Rotate the inner race to work grease throughout the ball area Replace rubber seal between inner and outer bearing race Insert one edge of snap ring into groove of outer bearing race Press along entire groove until snap ring is fully seated a small gap should be visible between both ends of the snap ring Turn inner race of bearing by hand to test for binding If bearings do not run smooth repeat steps 1 9 Binding is often a result of improperly seated seals and or snap rings Used snap rings and seals can be reinstalled unless warped punctured or otherwise damaged If damaged replacement seals and snap rings are available from your local bike shop or directly from Chris King precision components 20 Rev 11 14 Reinstallation of the bearings Classic ISO SD Hubs 1 Insert small inner seal into bearing bore On ISO hubs install the disc side bearing first 2 Place small hub bearing black s
47. prolonged wet conditions 6 Rev 11 14 Note Since tt is nearly impossible to seal a hub from water and still have it spin freely we have designed our hubs to be able to operate normally with some water intrusion Although the bearings are stainless steel and will resist water induced corrosion the lubricant will eventually deteriorate leading to premature bearing wear and possible failure High pressure spray washing transporting or riding the bicycle in the rain or submersion in water while riding can all lead to lubricant contamination by water Be aware of these situations and service more frequently when they occur In a pinch If Chris King RingDrive lube in not available a quality 10w synthetic oil may be substituted Do not substitute other brands of grease as they may be too sticky for the helix of the RingDrive Running the hub on oil will cause the RingDrive to be more audible yet functionally no different If you have any additional questions please call our Technical Services Department at 800 523 6008 BAs c SERVICE Front hubs Disassembly of the front tvvo piece axle hub See figure 7 1 nsert 5 mm hex vvrenches into both ends of axle assembly Pro Tip Use a bench vice to hold one of the 5mm hex wrenches 2 Hold left hand stationary and turn right hand counterclockwise 1 4 turn until assembly is loose 3 Loosen and unscrew adjusting cone and axle end until they are free from main axle 4 S
48. rotate the inner race to work grease throughout the ball area 7 Replace rubber seal between inner and outer bearing race When installing old seal be sure to install seal in its original orientation 8 Insert one edge of snap ring into groove of outer bearing race Press along entire groove until snap ring is fully seated a small gap should be visible between both ends of the snap ring 9 Turn Inner race of bearing by hand to test for binding If bearings do not run smooth repeat steps 1 9 Binding is often a result of improperly seated seals and or snap rings Used snap rings and seals can be reinstalled unless warped punctured or otherwise damaged If damaged replacement seals and snap rings are available from your local bike shop or directly from Chris King precision components Maintenance of RingDrive amp driveshell Inspection Having removed the axle and driveshell as instructed above the RingDrive is accessible through the large side of the hub shell Visually inspect the hub s interior Under normal conditions the grease should look moist and may have darkened slightly A modest film should coat the moving parts As with the rest of the hub the RingDrive is designed to operate with some water contamination Water intrusion can usually be remedied with basic maintenance However if foreign debris is detectable in the grease and or the grease looks hard or dry then a complete removal and servicing of the Ri
49. rts or hubshell Adjustment of the rear one piece hub 1 Rear one piece hubs feature special adjusting clamps which minimize over tightening or over preloading of the bearings Normal adjustment is accomplished by finger tightening 14 Rev 11 14 adjusting ring onto axle until it stops against bearing Once adjusting clamp is in position tighten adjusting clamp pinch bolt to 10in lb or 1 13Nm Double check adjustment by bolting wheel into frame Check for play or binding and readjust if needed Adjustment may be accomplished while bolted into frame COMPLETE SERVICE Introduction to the tool The hub tool Is designed to accommodate complete disassembly and reassembly of the following Chris King hubs Classic and Classic High Flange front and rear Universal Disc front and rear all styles ISO Disc front and rear all styles BMX front and rear Single Speed and Single Speed ISO front and rear The tool is made up of the following parts 1 8 T handle This is the main part of the pressing device t is a long shaft with threads on one end and a bulbous end with a handlebar through it It has a steel strike plate in the top of the bulbous end that may be struck with a mallet or ball peen hammer Extension shaft Once again a threaded shaft but much shorter With a knurled section on one end and small threads on the other it screws into the end of the t handle Cone washer This part is a steel washer with one
50. s during the break in period Rev 11 14 3 Frame preparation All Chris King hubs are designed to work with specific fork and drop out spacing Do not attempt to modify your hub to work with a spacing other than for which it was intended Aftermarket axles and conversion kits are available through your nearest Chris King dealer or online thorugh our webstore at www chrisking com Check fork and frame drop outs to ensure they are parallel to each other Use an approriate tool such as those made by Park or Campagnolo Unparallel drop outs may be unsafe and or compromise the performance of your Chris King hub Wheel building hubs Chris King hubs are designed to work with 14 or 15 gauge spokes Disc brake wheels must be laced using at least a 2 cross lacing pattern As the torque generated by driving the cassette requires a crossed spokes so does the additional torque on the non drive side flange generated by the braking action Radial lacing your ISO and Classic hub is considered outside of the intended use and will void your warranty King Cycle Group will not be responsible for damaged or distroyed hubs any consequential damages or any resulting labor costs due to radial lacing your ISO or Classic hub Because of the additional torque caused by the braking action on the front ISO hub we recommend that the hub be laced using a specific crossed lacing pattern The front ISO should be laced at least 2 cross with the rotor left side p
51. sary to pop the spring retainer onto the end of the driveshell Test engagement by spinning driveshell in both directions If it does not engage remove deiveshell check cleanliness and re insert Re test The hub is now ready to have the axle installed Insert main axle through driveshell and completely into hub A click indicates that the main axle is in place Thread adjusting cone along axle end until a small gap at the beginning of the threads shows See figure 72 Thread axle end and adjusting cone onto the protruding threads of main axle Lightly snug axle end and adjusting cone up to bearing Thread axle end into adjusting cone until it stops Proceed to Adjustment of rear quick release hub below Figure 72 adjusting cone Insert main axle small end first through driveshell into hub Continue until axle is through the hub and large end is firmly seated in drive shell Be sure to add of lightweight low viscosity oil with PTFE e g TriFlow to the O ring and sleeve Thread adjusting cone onto the protruding threads of axle Be sure to grease the adjusting cone threads with waterproof grease onug adjusting cone up to bearing finger tight Proceed to Adjustment of rear bolt on hub below Adjustment of the rear two piece axle hub The following instructions assume that the driveshell is facing to the right 34 Rev 11 14 1 Insert 5 mm hex wrenches into both ends of the axle assembiy Pro Tip Use a bench
52. sed with a ratchet or torque wrench to remove or replace the seal ring in the driveshells Cog spline wrench This is a large ring shaped part with a splined hole to match the cog Rev 11 14 15 spline on the outside of the drive shell t has two flats about the outer diameter so it can be located in a vice It is used to hold the driveshell while torqueing on it 2 Red anodized LD adpater bushings These adapters will be inluded in with current service tools and will be available as an aftermarket upgrade for exsisting tools These adapter bushings will be used when servicing LD front hubs Do not attempt to service the LD front hubs with out the red anodized bushings Function of the expanding split rings 1 2 olide the large split ring onto the small end of the extension shaft Follow it by the cone washer pointed end first onto the shaft next to the split ring Take this complete assembly and thread it into the hole in the threaded end of the T handle As you screw it together you will force the cone washer into the split ring The split ring will begin to expand continue screwing until the cone has disappeared completely into the split ring See figure 17 Use the split ring in the orientation seen in figure 17 With the cone washer clamping the split ring fully expanded against the flange of the extension shaft the tool is ready to drive a bearing When driving bearings the split ring should only be used in
53. shell is firmly seated 3 Insert main axle small end first into driveshell Continue until axle is through the hub and large end is firmly seated in driveshell 4 Thread adjusting clamp onto the protruding threads of axle Snug adjusting clamp up to bearing 6 Proceed to Adjustment of the rear one piece hub below e Adjustment of the rear two piece axle hub The following instructions assume that the drive shell is facing to the right 1 Insert 5 mm hex wrenches into both ends of the axle assembly Pro Tip Use a bench vice to hold one of the 5mm hex wrenches 2 Hold left side stationary and turn right hand counterclockwise 1 4 turn until the assembly Is loose 3 Hold hex wrenches stationary and adjust bearing preload with the adjusting the hub cone adjusting tool 4 Advance adjusting cone until it contacts bearing The rear hub takes a slightly higher amount of preload than no play since some settling may occur while riding 5 Once preload is set tighten axle assembly together to 110in Ib or 12 43Nm 6 Check adjustment by clamping wheel into frame with quick release Ride for 5 10 minutes check for play or binding and readjust as necessary Double check adjustment after the first 5 10 miles of riding NOTE Correct adjustment of the rear hub is necessary for proper engagement of the RingDrive If the hub is run loose the RingDrive may not engage properly and could lead to permanent damage to the internal pa
54. t tighten axle assembly to 110 in lb or 12 43Nm Double check adjustment by clamping wheel into fork with quick release Check for play or binding and readjust if needed Adjustment of the front one piece axle hub 1 Front one piece axle hubs feature adjusting clamps which minimize over tightening or over preloading of the bearings Normal adjustment is accomplished by finger tightening adjusting ring onto axle until it stops against bearing With adjusting clamp facing towards you hold opposite end of axle stationary and rotate clamp in a counter clockwise direction to unscrew it from the axle If adjusting clamp is difficult to position insert a 2 5mm hex key into helper hole on adjusting clamp adjacent to 2 5mm hex bolt Use the hex key as a lever to preload adjusting clamp Once adjusting clamp is in position tighten adjusting ring pinch bolt to 10in Ib or 1 13Nm Double check adjustment by bolting wheel into fork Check for play or binding and readjust if needed Adjustment may be accomplished while bolted into fork Rear hubs Disassembly of the rear two piece axle hub The following instructions assume that the driveshell is facing to the right 1 2 Remove cog using a chain whip and standard Shimano HG style freewheel tool Insert 5 mm hex wrenches into both ends of axle assembly See figure 11 on the following page Rev 11 14 9 7 Hold left hand stationary and turn right hand counterclockwise 1 4 turn
55. the axle installed Reassembly of the rear two piece axle hub The following instructions assume that the driveshell is facing to the right 1 3 4 Lube o ring and axle sleeve with lightweight low viscosity oil with PTFE e g TriFlow Insert main axle through drive shell and completely into hub Axle should protrude slightly through the non drive side bearing See figure 15 Grease the adjusting cone threads with waterproof grease Thread adjusting cone along axle end until a small gap at the beginning of the threads Rev 11 14 13 shovvs See f gure 16 Thread axle end and adjusting cone onto the protruding threads of main axle Lightly snug axle end and adjusting cone up to bearing Thread axle end into adjusting cone until it stops Proceed to Adjustment of the rear quick release hub below prio e NOTE To improve performance the axles have been precisely matched with the needle bearings in the driveshell Be sure to combine only like numbered parts e g 4 axle with 14 needle bearing race Reassembly of the rear one piece axle hub The following instructions assume that the driveshell is facing to the right 1 Lightly oil all o rings and bearing contact surfaces with lightweight low viscosity oil with PTFE e g TriFlow 2 Insert driveshell into the hub shell turn in a clockwise motion while letting it pull itself in A distinctive click sound will indicate that the drive
56. ulling spokes braking direction heads out elbows in The final cross of the pulling spoke needs to be on the outside As braking force is applied increased pulling spoke tension will pull the crossed spokes towards the center of the hub and away from the caliper Please use best wheel building practice or see an experienced wheel builder ISO Lefty LD and ISO Lefty SuperMax wheel builds will require the use of a truing stand Lefty hub adapter tool such as Park s TS TA or Cannondale s Lefty wheel truing dummy axle See Table on pages 40 and 41 for build specs Installation and removal of the brake rotor adaptor Mount the brake rotor according to manufacturer s instructions Adapter installation See figure 6 1 Before installation thoroughly clean both the brake rotor adaptor and the splines on the hub shell Any debris on the splines may not allow the rotor to run true inhibiting the performance of the brake Figure 6 install rotor adaptor 4 Rev 11 14 Place the adaptor onto the splines When snug the adaptor should leave an even gap approximately the width of a plece of paper between the hub and the adaptor Insert the three bolts provided n an alternat ng pattern hand tighten adaptor bolts to pull adaptor down evenly Finish torque to 28 in Ib or 3 16Nm Do not over tighten Adaptor removal 1 2 3 Remove the disc brake rotor if it covers the three mounting bolts Remove the three adaptor f
57. xacting tolerances to eliminate the need for thread locking compounds Use spidered cassettes with our aluminum driveshells The aluminum driveshells of the rear hubs are softer than the steel driveshells and we recommend the use of spidered style cassettes Avoid using individual style cog sets with the aluminum driveshells Normal notching from individual cog wear should be knocked down with a file General cautions When using any Chris King product in conjunction with other manufacturers parts be sure to follow all manufacturers instructions and recommendations Do not attempt to modify your hub to accept any type of bolt on retention device outside of available Chris King axle systems BREAK IN amp WHEEL BUILDING Break in Once your new hub is placed in service some settling will occur Check adjustment by clamping wheel into frame or fork Ride for 5 10 minutes check for play or binding and readjust if necessary Recheck after the first 5 10 miles of riding Check cog lock ring on rear hubs after their first use and tighten if necessary Continue monitoring for the first 60 hours of use During the first 60 hours of use expect some break in drag This is normal as the seals break in and will soon diminish f this causes chain sag in the rear while back pedaling increase the p tension cage tension on the rear derailleur The bearing grease is intentionally over packed and excess grease may seep at the bearing seal

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