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1. split ring big first on the small threaded end followed by cone washer tapered end facing split fing While keeping extension shaft from rotating fully expand small expanding split ring by turning the T handle See figure 18 Push knurled ring flush with hub shell This will position the split ring directly behind the bearing 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 Removal of the bearings ISO LD Hubs 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 Setup extension shaft by placing the Red Large split ring on the small threaded end followed by cone washer tapered end facing split ring Insert T handle through one side of hub shell until threaded end shows Thread extension shaft into T handle without expanding split ring Position the Red Large Split Ring behind the bearing you wish to remove invert the T Handle Rev 12 12 A 17 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 th
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3. Reinstallation of the driveshell assembly 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 the axle installed Reassembly of the rear two piece axle hub The following instructions assume that the driveshell is facing to the right 1 Lube o ring and axle sleeve with lightweight low viscosity oil with PTFE e g TriFl
4. Figure 26 remove snap ring 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 24 Rev 12 12 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 Reinstallation of the RingDrive mechanism driveside bearing 1 The non driveside adapter bushing should be in place before proceeding to install the RingDrive a
5. 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 Maintenance of RingDrive 8 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 RingDrive is necessary Basic maintenance 1 Take aclean 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 12 12 A 11 2 Once the interior is clean
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7. adjusting cone up to bearing Thread axle end into adjusting cone until it stops Proceed to Adjustment of rear quick release hub below Figure 37 adjusting cone Reassembly of the rear one piece hub Ie 2 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 28 Rev 12 12 A cone threads with waterproof grease 3 Snug adjusting cone up to bearing finger tight 4 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 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 Hold left side stationary and turn right hand counterclockwise 1 4 turn until the assembly is loose Hold hex wrenches stationary and adjust bearing preload with the adjusting the hub cone adjusting tool 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 12 43 Check a
8. 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 lb 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 Remove cog using a chain whip and standard Shimano HG style freewheel tool 2 Insert 5 mm hex wrenches into both ends of axle assembly See figure 11 on the following page Rev 12 12 A 9 Hold left hand stationary and turn right hand counterclockwise 1 4 turn 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 axle 2 oo hand and pull driv
9. figure 25 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 BMX driveshell assembly Remove axle from driveshell Use cog spline wrench to hold driveshell helical spline side up in vise Set 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 Slide driveshell up against knurled ring to position the split ring just behind the bearing Rev 12 12 A 23 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 press seems tight it may be necessary to use ball peen hammer to apply several blows to the str
10. 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 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 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 behind the bearing Completely thread knurled ring small end first the laser mark facing outward onto the extension shaft then back
11. 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 22 Rev 12 12 A 8 Using a mallet tap strike plate to dislodge RingDrive and bearing from hub shell See figure 24 on the previous page Disassembly of the driveshell assembly 1 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 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 the T handle through driveshell from the helical splined end Thread extension shaft into T handle without expanding split ring Slide 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 3 10 Holding extension shaft stationary screw T handle into extension shaft to fully expand split ring Then slide it up against the bearing and advance knurled ring to hold everything snug See
12. 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 Select desired tooth count Cog Slide 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 lb or 27 12Nm Cog removal 1 Using a chain whip hold cog stationary from counterclockwise rotation 2 Insert Shimano HG style cassette tool into lock ring 3 4 Slide cog off of spline Loosen and remove lock ring by rotating it until it is free from driveshell SERVICE MAINTEN
13. 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 15 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 It can be threaded onto either the extension shaft or the T handle It 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 It 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 bearings 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 It is used with a ratchet or torque wrench to remove or replace the seal ring in the driveshells Rev 12 12 A 15 8 Cog spline wrench This is a large ring shaped part with a splined hole to match the cog spline on the outside of th
14. 12 12 A from Chris King precision components Reinstallation of the bearings Classic amp ISO SD Hubs 1 Insert small inner seal into bearing bore On ISO hubs install the disc side bearing first Place small hub bearing black seal side first onto bare T handle Insert knurled ring small end first into opposite side F of hub shell 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 See figure 19 Loosen T handle turn knurled ring 180 and tighten T handle to press bearing again This assures the bearing is seated flatly 5 Withdraw tool and if necessary repeat for the other side igure 19 press front hub shell bearings Reinstallation of the bearings ISO LD Hubs Insert LD Hub inner seal into the hubshell s bearing bore Slide LD Guide Bushing onto the T Handle flush with the thrust collar with the larger side against the thrust collar Place the sealed LD hub bearing seal snap ring side facing the LD Guide bushing on the T Handle 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 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 tighte
15. ANCE SCHEDULE Chris King Hubs are designed to provide long life and high performance Beyond an occasional Rev 12 12 A 5 adjustment 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 6 In many cases a minor cleaning and reapplication of lubricant 15 all that may be necessary Judging 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 month
16. Hub Service Manual for Shop Mechanics rev 12 12 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 CF PRECISION COMPONENTS King Cycle Group 2801 NW Nela Street Portland Oregon 97210 For technical questions call 800 523 6008 www chrisking com ION COMPON 5 5 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 FEATU 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 building the wheel Spoke tension pulling out
17. 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 2 Place small hub bearing black seal side first onto bare T handle Insert knurled ring laser side facign out into driveside of 65527 hub shell Sas p Pass T handle with bearing through non driveside of hub shell and thread into knurled ring Continue turning T handle to press bearing figure 33 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 Reassembly of the driveshell mechanism 1 Insert small inner seal into big end of driveshell 2 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 down the bore See figure 34 Place driveshell bushing small end first onto bare T handle 26 Rev 12 12 A 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 s
18. ble of high load and extremely rapid engagement It relies on the fine movement of the drive ring sliding on the helical spline of the driveshell It 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 Solution Check and properly adjust hub as necessary SPECIFICATIONS TORQUE SPECS HEADSETS NoThreadSet Stem cap bolt 15in lb 1 7Nm GripNut Lock and adjusting rings 130 150 in lb 14 7Nm 16 9Nm 2 Lock and adjusting nuts 130 150 in Ib 14 7Nm 16 9Nm Huss General Adjusting cones 110 in lb 12 4Nm Cog lock ring 20 ft lb or 27Nm Adjusting clamp bolt 10 in lb or 1 13 Cassette Lockring 30 ft lb or 40Nm Universal Disc Rotor adaptor screws 28 in lb or 3 16Nm Adjusting cones 110 in Ib or 12 4Nm FubBolts 25 in lb or Service tool Driveshell seal ring 100 in lb 11 Rev 12 12 A 31 NOTES 32 Rev 12 12 A 882 995 8 G86 08 sxx LV tve 822 952 9 6 005 966 Ove 206 261 vol 99 9
19. djustment 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 parts or hubshell Adjustment of the rear one piece hub 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 Once adjusting clamp is in position tighten adjusting clamp pinch bolt to 10in lb 1 13 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 TROUBLE SHOOTING COMMON QUESTIONS 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 110in lb or 12 43Nm to lock the adjusting cone s position correct
20. e drive shell It 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 Slide the large split ring onto the small end of the extension shaft 2 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 this fully expanded and clamped position Release by unscrewing the extension shaft from the T handle A hole is provided in the end of the extension shaft for a 4mm hex key in the event it has become too tight to turn with
21. e end until a small gap at the beginning of the threads shows 8 Rev 12 12 A 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 Reassembly of the front bolt on hub Insert main axle into hub shell Thread adjusting clamp onto the protruding threads of 8998 Figure 10 adjusting cone Snug adjusting cone up to bearing Proceed to Adjustment of the front bolt on hub below Adjustment of the front two piece axle hub 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 set tighten axle assembly to 110 in lb or 12 43 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
22. e 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 bearing s inner 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 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
23. 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 Figure 36 needle shell and tighten T handle to press bearing again This beating amp capture plate assures the bearing is seated flatly against the shoulder of Rev 12 12 A 27 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 T handle 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 T handle to press bearing until the drive 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 T 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 4 5 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
24. eshell out with the other 7 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 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 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 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 Chris King sealed bearings have removable snap rings that hold the rubber seals in place 2 Carefull
25. fingers 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 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 2 Hold left hand stationary and turn right hand counterclockwise 1 4 turn until assembly is loose 16 Rev 12 12 A 3 Loosen and unscrew adjusting cone and axle end until they are free from main axle 4 Slide out main axle 5 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 adjusting clamp is difficult to loosen 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 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 iiss
26. 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 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 If 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 seals during the break in per
27. g 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 Solution 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 Solution Apply a light oil to the rivets fixing the cogs to the spider 4 The 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 cone on the bearing contact taper The spoke tension on our wheels should be no more than 120 or 1200N In rare cases when the wheel has been built at very high tension the large drive side bearing can become loose and cause creaking Solution Check to see if the bearing will slide out by hand If this happens we can supply 30 Rev 12 12 A an oversized replacement bearing The rear hub has an engagement problem The RingDrive is a high performance engagement system capa
28. ike plate 10 Remove extension shaft to remove tool Removal of BMX needle bearing 1 Slide driveshell bushing big end first onto shaft of T handle 2 Slide driveshell needle bearing end first onto shaft 3 Thread knurled ring small end first onto shaft 4 Continue threading T handle into knurled ring to push needle into center of driveshell 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 Chris King sealed bearings have removable snap rings that hold the rubber seals in place 2 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 26 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 blow dry with an air compressor Wipe dirt and other contaminants from the seals and snap rings Avoid cleaning the seals with solvent which could cause deterioration
29. il it just contacts bearing then back off approximately 1 16 turn Once preload is set tighten axle assembly to 110 in lb 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 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 lb or 1 13 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 20 Rev 12 12 A Rear hubs Disassembly of the rear two piece axle hub The following instructions assume that the drive shell is facing to the right 1 Remove cassette per manufacturer s instructions 2 Insert 5 mm hex wrenches into both ends of axle assembly See figure 21 Pro Tip Use a bench vice to hold one of the 5mm hex wrenches a ee Hold left hand stationary 5 4 and turn right hand counterclockwise 1 4 turn until assembly is loose Loosen and unscrew adjusting cone and axle end until they are free from the main axle 5 Remove main axle by pulling on drive side end of main axle Hold
30. 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 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 With 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 5 Lubricate by reopening a gap between the drive rings and laying a bead of RingDrive grease on the teeth between them see figure 13 Let the rings spring back together Apply afew drops of lightweight low viscosity oil with PTFE e g TriFlow onto both the helical splines of the movable drive ring and the driveshell see figure 14 Before reinserting the driveshell into RingDrive area of the hub the helical splines must be clean of any debris Reinsert the driveshell and complete the assembly as per the instructions below Ri
31. ing clamp up to bearing Proceed to Adjustment of the rear one piece hub below Adjustment of the rear two piece axle hub The following instructions assume that the drive shell is facing to the right 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 Hold left side stationary and turn right hand counterclockwise 1 4 turn until the assembly is loose Hold hex wrenches stationary and adjust bearing preload with the adjusting the hub cone adjusting tool 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 Ib or 12 43Nm 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 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 14 Re
32. iod Rev 12 12 A 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 pulling spokes braki
33. 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 necessary 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 Reassembly of the two piece rear hub 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 37 Thread axle end and adjusting cone onto the protruding _____ a threads of main axle Lightly snug axle end and
34. ls 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 Reassembly of the front quick release hub 1 Lightly oil main axle o rings with lightweight low viscosity oil with PTFE e g TriFlow 2 Insert main axle into hub shell 3 Thread adjusting cone along axl
35. ly With less torque the hub may seem locked however when clamped in the lock may loosen slightly allowing the adjusting cone to move Rev 12 12 A 29 Front and rear one piece hubs When an adjustment is made the adjustment clamp must be torqued to 10in lb 1 13 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 Rear Break in 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 travel throughout a hollow frame hub creaks are often confused with bottom bracket and other creaks Isolating 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 Solution Inspect and tighten the quick release 2 Some splined co
36. mall end of the driveshell See figure 35 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 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 See figure 36 11 Thread seal ring in to drive shell Be sure to grease threads with RingDrive lube before installing 12 1 driveshell into cog spline wrench and hold in vice Using the spline driver torque seal ring to 100 in lb or 11 38Nm Reassembly of the BMX driveshell mechanism 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
37. n T handle to press bearing again This assures the bearing is seated flat Withdraw tool and if necessary repeat for the other side Reassembly of the front two piece axle hub 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 20 Rev 12 12 A 19 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 1 Insert main axle into hub shell 2 Thread adjusting clamp onto the protruding threads of axle 3 4 Snug adjusting cone up to bearing Proceed to Adjustment of the front bolt on hub below Adjustment of the front two piece axle hub 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 Hold hex wrenches stationary and adjust bearing preload with adjusting cone Advance adjusting cone unt
38. nd bearing Insert spring retainer in hub shell with square stepped edge facing out See figure 28 Make sure the spring retainer has an o ring installed before inserting See figure 27 Insert drive spring See figure 29 Insert drive ring with the teeth facing out See figure 30 Figure 28 spring Figure 29 drive Figure 30 drive Figure 31 driven retainer spring ring ring Lay a bead of RingDrive lube onto ratchet face of drive ring Insert driven ring into the hub shell with the teeth facing 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 31 Place the inner seal in the bearing bore on top of driven ring Rev 12 12 A 25 8 Insert I hanale into hub shell trom 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 4 bore until firmly seated See figure Figure 32 press drive side bearing 32 next page Loosen T handle turn knurled ring 180 on bearing and tighten T handle to press bearing again This
39. ng 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 See Table on pages 33 and 34 for build specs Installation and removal of the brake rotor adaptor Mount the brake rotor according to manufacturer s instructions Adaptor installation 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 Place the adaptor onto the splines When snug the adaptor should leave an even gap approximately the width of a piece of paper between the hub and the adaptor Insert the three bolts provided In an alternating pattern hand tighten adaptor bolts to pull adaptor down evenly Figure 7 install rotor adaptor Rev 12 12 A 4 Finish torque to 28 in lb or 3 16Nm Do not over tighten Adaptor removal Remove the disc brake rotor if it covers the three mounting bolts Remove the three adaptor fixing bolts 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
40. ngDrive service In addition to the basic maintenance of the RingDrive a complete removal and servicing may be necessary Complete service requires our Hub Service 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 interior RingDrive area 12 M Figure 14 lube helical splines Rev 12 12 A 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 W D 40 until the area appears clean Blow off any remaining solvent until completely dry lf contamination is still apparent repeat flushing and blow completely A complete service of both hub shell bearings should be performed at the same time Finish by performing the basic maintenance as instructed above 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
41. 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 Rev 12 12 A 21 7 Using a ball peen hammer tap T handle to remove bearing from hub shell See figure 22 Removal 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 Insert T handle through the non drive side of the hub shell until it extends beyond the other side Thread extension shaft in to T handle without expanding split ring Pullassembled tool towards non drive side until knurled ring is bottomed in drive side bearing While keeping the extension shaft from rotating rotate T handle to fully expand the large expanding split ring behind the spring retainer See figure 23 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 W aii er gt Figure 24 remove RingDrive assembly the driveside bearing This will capture all RingDrive
42. 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 12 12 A 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 It is recommended that the skewer develop 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 exacting tolerances to eliminate the need
43. ow Insert main axle through drive shell and completely into hub Axle should protrude slightly through the non drive side bearing Bien See figure 15 3 Grease the adjusting cone threads with waterproof grease 4 Thread adjusting cone along axle end until a small gap at the beginning of the threads Rev 12 12 A 13 shows See figure 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 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 4 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 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 driveshell is firmly seated Insert main axle small end first into driveshell Continue until axle is through the hub and large end is firmly seated in driveshell Thread adjusting clamp onto the protruding threads of axle Snug adjust
44. re 8 1 Insert a 2 5mm hex wrench into the adjusting clamp pinch bolt and loosen With adjusting cone facing towards l 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 Rev 12 12 A 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 Chris King sealed bearings have removable snap rings that hold the rubber seals in place See figure 9 2 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 blow dry Avoid using cuastic cleaners and citrus based detergents Wipe dirt and other contaminants from the seals and snap rings Avoid cleaning the sea
45. 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 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 using cuastic cleaners and citrust based detergents 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 18 Rev
46. s 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 1 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 prolonged wet conditions Note Since it 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 Altho
47. ugh the 6 Rev 12 12 A 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 Basic SERVICE Front hubs Disassembly of the front two piece axle hub See figure 7 1 Insert 5 mm hex wrenches et tie 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 Loosen and unscrew adjusting cone and axle end until they are free from main axle Slide out main axle 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 figu
48. v 12 12 A 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 front and rear Single Speed and Single Speed 150 front and rear The tool is made up of the following parts 1 T handle This is the main part of the pressing device It 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 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
49. y using a small screwdriver pick or penknife remove the snap ring by inserting tool into split of snap ring Gently work one end of Figure 12 remove snap ring 10 Rev 12 12 A 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 12 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 blow dry with 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 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

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