Topic: which tool do you use for the front wheel retainer?

[mazingerzeca]

Hello all.
Is there any specific tool for the front wheel retainer? I'm referring to this:

[CycleRanger]

Yes.

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&&sa=X&ei=2iWqTJCkF4WClAfU4IDADQ&ved=0CBwQvwUoAQ&q=bearing+retainer+tool&spell=1&fp=c6affe93747c32d0

[cobra2411]

Hammer & screwdriver... The flat one, not the pointy one that looks like a cross... 

Hey that's what all the POs did... 

Gotta get me one of those tools...

[MCRider]

But you must remember to drill out the stakes first or the tool will be of little use.

BTW- many of us have made bearing retainer tools.  A flat strap of steel 1" wide, 24" long +/-. Near the center drill 2 holes spaced to match 2 retainer notches. Put a small, short bolt in each hole, secured by a nut with a few threads of the bolts sticking out.. Mesh the 2 bolts into the retainer, turn the strap piece of cake.

[BobbyR]

I would suggest you do a search and you will find a lot of homemade tools and tips. Many with pictures. Don;t use a screwdriver.

[Gamma]

Yes be sure to drill the 4 staked punch marks, just deep enough to remove them.

I used this, just a piece of steel filed to shape and shoved onto a handle. 
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[Gamma]

Because the hub is not laced yet I put it in the oven to make the bearings easier to remove.

I tightened it up with the same tool, and it has gone past the original position a little, then re-stake the retainer with a punch.

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[Flying J]

Is it really necessary to restake them? How is that going to come undone?

[MCRider]

Is it really necessary to restake them? How is that going to come undone?

If it goes in smoothly, and you don't crank it into place, heat cycles could loosen it. I don't think it should be cranked down hard, just snug, so a couple taps with a centerpunch can't hurt.

[Gamma]

Agree with you MCRider