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29er · 04-06-2014, 09:46 PM

Ok, thanks guys. I'm now noticing that the key length is shorter than the slot in the axle, so it's possible to insert the key and not have any of it extending into the threaded part of the axle end. Is this a problem?

Seems like the physics of the thing should work so that as the axle nut is tightened the washer pushes against the outboard end of the key to lock it into the hub as the inboard end of the key (with the taper) presses into and upward against the taper of the broached axle slot.

04-06-2014, 09:46 PM	#9
29er Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 465	Re: Rear Axle Hub Key Ok, thanks guys. I'm now noticing that the key length is shorter than the slot in the axle, so it's possible to insert the key and not have any of it extending into the threaded part of the axle end. Is this a problem? Seems like the physics of the thing should work so that as the axle nut is tightened the washer pushes against the outboard end of the key to lock it into the hub as the inboard end of the key (with the taper) presses into and upward against the taper of the broached axle slot.