How to Remove a Surly Hub Bearing

In order to prevent further damage to a wheel hub assembly, it's important to remove a Surly hub bearing when the bearing becomes damaged or worn out. The bearings on the wheel hub allow the wheel to turn smoothly on the axle while the bicycle is moving. Dirt or debris can get into the bearing, drying up the lubricant and causing the bearing to break apart. You can remove the Surly hub bearing with just a few tools in less than 30 minutes.

Things You'll Need

  • Small, flat-head screwdriver
  • Cone wrench
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Instructions

    • 1

      Take the end caps off the ends of the Surly wheel hub with a small, flat-head screwdriver, prying underneath the caps to lift them off the hub.

    • 2

      Loosen the locknut on the left side of the wheel hub assembly with a cone wrench, turning it counterclockwise.

    • 3

      Take the cone and nut off the hub assembly, and slide the wheel hub assembly out of the right side of the wheel.

    • 4

      Remove the bearings from both sides of the Surly wheel hub assembly by sliding them off the axle.