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Front Axle Removal

S

SimpleOne

Husqvarna
AA Class
Dumb question, but how the heck do you get the front axle out?

I don't think i have missed anything, just loosen the 4 allen bolts at the bottom of the fork lower and undo the large nut from the axle. It's at this point I have a problem, I just can't get the axle to move, it must be corroded in or something, though it seems to be able to rotate a bit...

Any suggestions?
Is there some specific way of pulling it out, or tool you are meant to use?
 
Yes should pull out - easier if you have taken the pressure off the front forks and wheel. If it is stuck - yes rust - you will need to take a wood dowel and hammer it from the threaded side. Yes wood so you do not damage the thread. It should loosen up at which stage it should pull out with a twisting motion and the help of the lever arm attached. Rub down and grease very well before refitting.
 
I just saw your advice a bit late, but nevertheless you were spot on as it's what I arrived at as well (with some heat and penetrating oil thrown in for good measure). Looks like one of the bearing cages had corroded on to the axle.

Thanks for the help.
 
Somewhat related question - I just bought an out of state '08 610 (woohoo!) and I'm told its being shipped with the front wheel and handlebars off of it. If I have to reassemble it at the shipping terminal rather than bring the crate home (not clear on that yet), what size wrenches, etc, will I have to bring with me? Thanks in advance-
 
Front axle will require the stupid 12mm allen key and an 8mm socket. Handlebars are either 10 or 12mm, can't remember which. A socket with an extension and a wrench will give you more options.

That being said, it would probably be risky to bring only these tools. Bring a full socket set and a wrench set. You never know what you'll find in that crate...
 
Kyle Tarry said:
Front axle will require the stupid 12mm allen key and an 8mm socket. Handlebars are either 10 or 12mm, can't remember which. A socket with an extension and a wrench will give you more options.

That being said, it would probably be risky to bring only these tools. Bring a full socket set and a wrench set. You never know what you'll find in that crate...
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He's right. :) Now (depending on how far you're having to travel to pick it up) I'd be inclined to just bring along a pick-up truck and take the whole thing home in the crate. It's a used bike and, although I'm sure you checked it out very well, you just never know until you're up close and personal with it...so it's nice to be able to get it home and give it a good going through.
 
Thanks much for the info, gentlemen. I think you're right - best option is to bring home the whole crate. Now I'm really hoping the crate will fit in the bed of my Ranger.
 
No problem- it'll even look smaller than what you're expecting (that is if it's in a standard type crate...typically 2-3' wide. I think the Ranger bed is in the neighborhood of 40" between wheel wells.)
 
Kyle Tarry said:
Front axle will require the stupid 12mm allen key and an 8mm socket. Handlebars are either 10 or 12mm, can't remember which. A socket with an extension and a wrench will give you more options.

That being said, it would probably be risky to bring only these tools. Bring a full socket set and a wrench set. You never know what you'll find in that crate...
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Bring a torque wrench also. If you have to ride it home. Check the specs and write them down and bring with you. Don't forget a 3/8"x 1/2" drive adapter if that's what size you have like me.
 
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