Mavic Front Wheel Bearing Replacement

You ll find cartridge or sealed bearing hubs on a lot of mid high range wheels these days.

Mavic front wheel bearing replacement.

My wheels are starting to make some worrying noises that make me think the bearings are on their way out. The hubshell bearings are still smooth but the freehub bearing got contaminated. Front hub axle support 2 m40063. Unclip the non disc side fork support.

Mavic says that it is possible to replace the bearing inside of the freehub but that some consumers will just replace the whole unit. Bearing press kit 996 887 01 the operations below can be carried out whether or not the 9 mm axle reducers are fitted. Kit 9 front ksyrium elite blue spoke 283 5mm. Fit the new bearings with press kit 996.

Mavic hub parts wheel. Front axle m40052. Kit 12 ft nds ksyrium pro d allroad pro spk 291 5mm. If you have the right tools it s a reasonably straightforward job.

In my opinion the latter is a better choice for the home mechanic that is dealing with a single bad bearing e g. July 2008 edited july 2008 in workshop. Fit the wheel in the fork and adjust the bearing play. Additional information about mavic bike bearings can be found here.

I assume as sealed units they are not repairable servicable. Does anyone know what the deal is with replacing them. Its 4 freehub body with seal 2012 without pawls 35126001. Kit 9 front ksyrium elite red spoke 283 5mm.

Reclip the non disc side fork support. Replacing bearings on mavic ksyrium elites.