1 Hour Hub Rebuild! How To Replace Your Wheel Bearings

Are you suffering from play in your wheel bearings? Are rumbly hubs getting you down? The problem will usually be caused by wear in your bearings, which will introduce play to the hub, allowing the wheel to rock from side to side on its axle. Far from ideal.
But fear not, because replacing your wheel bearings yourself can be straightforward - and even fun!
Here’s a guide to a hassle-free refresh for hubs with sealed-cartridge bearings…
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Why Replace Your Bearings?
00:44 Do Your Wheel Bearings Need Replacing?
01:45 What Do You Need To Buy?
03:17 Where Do I Start?
05:00 Removing The Bearings
06:50 Removing The Freehub Bearings
08:45 Deep-Clean
09:28 Fitting NEW Freehub Bearings
12:32 Fitting NEW Hub Bearings
15:16 Things To Note
16:14 Outro
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[@bikeradar]

Have you ever attempted this one? Let us know how it went 👇

[@timjacob991]

“For install, just reverse the removal”
😂😂

[@Jimbothebarbarian]

I have Hunt wheels so therefore I change bearings ridiculously often 😂

[@yonglingng5640]

What's wrong with your hubs?

[@yonglingng5640]

What's wrong with your hubs that cause such a short service interval?

[@CraigKing-bv7jx]

No close up shots in this video and strange terms for the tools he uses. 60% useless information.

[@BassSwirls]

Stop using crap like Muc Off everywhere prolongs bearing life.

[@ghostdog6471]

What does muc off have to do with bearings grease?

[@danm5810]

Bearings wear out if you ride. Not riding prolongs bearing life.