Servicing DT Swiss 240 FRONT hub
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Asked by: Dan Bornschein
How do you remove DT Swiss 240 front hub bearings?
Quote from video: Into the shaft. And then i'm going to hit it with a hammer this is going to release the bearing on the other side. So make sure you're ready to catch anything if it falls.
How do you grease a DT Swiss hub?
Quote from video: We have two ratchets. Two springs and a spacer sleeve. We can go ahead and put that spacer sleeve on there. It.
How do I service DT Swiss free hub?
How to service your DT Swiss star ratchet freehub
- Pull off end cap. Remove the end cap from the driveside of the hub. …
- Lay it out. Slide the body from the axle and remove the two star ratchet rings, springs and spacer. …
- Clean thoroughly. Thoroughly clean each component – alcohol and a toothbrush work well her. …
- Lube it up.
How do you service a front MTB Hub?
Quote from video: We get the ax of out as we gently tap the axles through the hub. Sometimes a bearing will come out as you drive the axle out but not always either way it's not a problem most hubs are unidirectional.
What bearings are in DT Swiss 240 hub?
Bearings: 2 x 6803. Ideal use: Rim brake road race, road training, Triathlon. For wheel building dimensions please visit the DT Swiss spoke calculator.
What bearings do DT Swiss use?
SINC ceramic ball bearings have been developed by DT Swiss as a system. They are based on balls made from silicon nitride (Si3N4), an extremely tough and wear- and corrosion-resistant ceramic material.
Do DT Swiss hubs need special grease?
DT Swiss Star Ratchet Grease is recommended for lubricating the unique ratchet system found in many DT Swiss manufactured hubs.
Are DT Swiss hubs easy to service?
DT Swiss is one of the World’s best respected hub manufacturers, and for good reason. Their hubs are reliable, light, strong and easy to service. The star ratchet system DT uses in their 350, 240 and 180 rear hubs is remarkably easy to service, and that’s what we’re going to focus on here.
How often grease DT Swiss ratchet?
#1 thing is just clean the mechanism and lube = 5 minutes of time every few months and many DT hubs will roll smooth/quiet with no problems for many years.
How do I get rid of freehub DT Swiss 240?
Quote from video: If you just nip it up enough so you can pull up on the actual wheel use the whole wheel to pull up on and the end cap should pop off.
How do you lube a free hub?
Quote from video: Oil right around the edge of the freehub where it joins the rim of the hub holding the spine so the freehub spin the wheel.
How do I know if my Swiss hub is DT?
Where can I find the DT Swiss ID on my product? The DT Swiss ID sticker can be found in three positions on the rim. On the suspension products the DT Swiss ID is directly lasered onto the product.
How do you remove bearings on a free hub?
Quote from video: Side bearing tap it out gently with the hammer. Going around the perimeter symmetrically to try and tap the bearing out as straight as possible to avoid damage to the inner hub surface.
What bearings are in DT Swiss 350 hubs?
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How do you remove bearings on a free hub?
Quote from video: Side bearing tap it out gently with the hammer. Going around the perimeter symmetrically to try and tap the bearing out as straight as possible to avoid damage to the inner hub surface.
What bearings are in DT Swiss 350 hubs?
Bearings: 4 x 6902 Shimano, 2 x 6902 + 2 x 6802 (XD)
How can you tell if a hub is DT Swiss?
Quote from video: You can see on this six bolt 240s oversize front hub the set the serial number is located on the opposite. Side of the six bolt.
How many points of engagement does a DT Swiss 350 hub have?
54 points
People are quick to point out that this design has a maximum of 54 points of engagement, and that’s only if you upgrade it with a new set of rings. The 2021 DT 350 comes stock with 36t ratchets, while the previous gen had 18t.