In my opinion the latter is a better choice for the home mechanic that is dealing with a single bad bearing e g.
Mavic front wheel bearing replacement.
Kit 9 front ksyrium elite blue spoke 283 5mm.
Unclip the non disc side fork support.
My wheels are starting to make some worrying noises that make me think the bearings are on their way out.
Bearing press kit 996 887 01 the operations below can be carried out whether or not the 9 mm axle reducers are fitted.
Use a bearing press kit to remove the bearings.
If you have the right tools it s a reasonably straightforward job.
The hubshell bearings are still smooth but the freehub bearing got contaminated.
Replacing bearings on mavic ksyrium elites.
Front hub axle support 2 m40063.
Kit 12 ft nds ksyrium pro d allroad pro spk 291 5mm.
Fit the new bearings with press kit 996.
Mavic says that it is possible to replace the bearing inside of the freehub but that some consumers will just replace the whole unit.
You ll find cartridge or sealed bearing hubs on a lot of mid high range wheels these days.
Reclip the non disc side fork support.
Additional information about mavic bike bearings can be found here.
Its 4 freehub body with seal 2012 without pawls 35126001.
Kit 9 front ksyrium elite black spoke 283 5mm.
I assume as sealed units they are not repairable servicable.
Front axle m40052.
July 2008 edited july 2008 in workshop.
Does anyone know what the deal is with replacing them.
Mavic hub parts wheel.