Trike Rear Unit Loaner ToolUpdated 2 years ago
Occasionally, one of our dealers may contact you for help resolving bearing issues on our trikes. To this point, we have a special tool kit on hand in 101, 105, and 112 that can be loaned out to make repairs.
About Trike Rear Unit Reamer Tool Kit
- P/N 610919 - Click here for a direct link
- This tool works with inner and outer bearings
- Tool Kit includes Reamer, 2 1-1/8" combination wrenches, and one bottle of retaining compound (FYI, LOCTITE is not a substitute for this retaining compound)
Why would I need to use this tool?
Occasionally, the bearings in the rear unit of our trikes can make a popping or cracking noise. This popping noise is the result of one or both of the reasons explained below;
Reason 1 - The rear wheels were overtightened during assembly or service.
Reason 2 - The I.D. of the rear unit tube where the bearings were pressed in was not properly machined during the manufacturing process. During the welding process, the extreme heat can cause the tubing to deform slightly, and when the bearing is pressed in, this deformity can cause tight spots on the outer shell of the cartridge bearing, which creates noise as the bearings spin past the tight spot.
In either case, the bearings are likely damaged and should be replaced. Before installing the new bearings, we recommend prepping the rear unit using our specially designed reamer tool.
Video tutorials for correct usage of this tool
Reaming Rear Unit - Inner Bearings
Reaming Rear Unit - Outer Bearings
Borrowing this Tool-Kit
- Enter an RP order under your customer's Account Number
- P/N 610919 - Click here for a direct link
- Change terms to Net 10th
- Make sure the facility shipping the tool kit includes an RS label so the customer can send the tool back when they are done
- Advise the shop to please use the tool, clean the tool, and return the tool within seven business days