Originally Posted by
Jawihan
Sorry if I'm putting this question in the wrong place (not sure how to start a new thread) Long time lurker but seldom post here) Can the AW cones be adjusted while the wheel is on the bike?. The pedals rotate when the bike is pushed. The chain has plenty of slack. If this question should be elsewhere, please advise. Thank you
James
It's surprising how often bearing are missing from the ball ring assembly that holds the driver steady and no amount of adjustment will fix it. Slacken the
non-drive side first. Remove
drive side locknut, slide off locking washer, unscrew bearing race (it should be only finger tight). Slide off driver (watch out for clutch spring cap and spring) and count the bearings under the dust cap. There should be 24 - no more no less. Do not grease. The only grease goes on the two outer bearing cages left and right. Put back together as you describe(finger tight and locked as such) and adjust any slack with the non-dive side setup. You should be able to smoothly spin the axle by hand without the bearing grabbing , if you can't back off slightly. When you tightened it up recheck the spin. Tightening usually pulls the cage a fraction which can cause the bearings to grab.