How Do You Remove Sealed Bearings From Bicycle Wheels?
A bicycle wheel contains two sets of bearings inside its hub. The hub and axle are the center of the wheel, and the bearings allow the hub to rotate smoothly around the axle. Each set of bearings is contained inside a sealed cartridge. When replacing the bearings, the cartridge as a whole is replaced. Before the bearings can be accessed the appropriate wheel must first be removed from the bicycle. If removing rear wheel bearings, first follow the steps for cassette removal. A front wheel does not contain a cassette. Set the wheel upright on the ground between your feet. Position the wheel so that the cassette is facing away from you. Insert a bicycle free wheel removal tool through the center of the cassette. Attach the chain-end of a chain whip to any one of the cogs contained within the cassette cluster. Hold the chain whip handle between the two- and three-o’clock positions. Adjust a crescent wrench to fit onto the flat portion of the free wheel removal tool. Hold the handle of the
