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Rebuild a bicycle rear hub

Step 7Clean all parts not already cleaned with a suitable solvent

Clean all parts not already cleaned with a suitable solvent
Refer to the drawing on the first step if necessary....DO NOT attempt to remove either the bearing cup opposite the freehub or the insert that the freehub keys into. If these parts are in disrepair, replace the entire hub as these parts are not serviceable. Even if you manage to remove them, there is no way to put them back into place without warping the hub shell or damaging the parts. Leave good enough alone...

At this point, you should be down to this...No further disassembly is possible. Now would be a good time to blast the hub through with brake-cleaner to remove excess grease to avoid contamination with another grease's base-type. If you are using the same grease as was packed before (don't guess), then this step is not necessary. Set on the side to drip-dry.

At least clean out the old grease as much as possible while you are here with a rag pulled through it...
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jack-of-all-trades hobbyist/inventor/fabricator Specialties in automotive. cycling, power-transmission (electrical and mechanical), old-school fabrication/tooling.