Inline Skates Wheels and Bearings Replacement

Introduction

This is your guide to replacing the wheels on the K2 softboot carbon rollerblade. If and when the wheels get damaged due to wear and tear, it is important to replace them to avoid any accidents. With our guide, one can smoothly carry out the procedure of switching out the damaged wheel with a new one.

The procedure involves removal of the bearings from the wheel and inserting them into the new wheel as well. This part may require some force so be sure to take precautions and angle the bearings and wheel away from you to avoid getting hurt.

The process will take 10-15 minutes and requires an Allen Wrench. Before you begin the procedure, it is recommended that you clean the surfaces on the rollerblade that you will come in contact with to make sure everything is sterile.

What you need

Step 1 Wheels and Bearings

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Locate the axel at the center of the wheel.

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Step 2

Using an Allen Wrench, place the end of the wrench in the axle in the center of the axle and twist counterclockwise until loose.

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Step 3

Once the axel is loosened, proceed to slide the wheel along with its axel out of position.

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Step 4

Remove the damaged wheel.

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Step 5

Take this opportunity to clean the frame of the rollerblade.

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Step 6

Gently wedge the Allen Wrench into the bearing and using an upward force at a 35-45 degree angle, carefully slide/pop out the bearing.
To reduce the chance of injuring yourself, wedge the bearing away from you

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Step 7

Once the bearing is successfully removed, slide the spacer out.

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Step 8

Then proceed to flip the wheel on its opposite side and use the Allen Wrench again to push out the remaining bearing from the wheel.

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Step 9

Take the new wheel replacement and fit a bearing, place the spacer in the center and place the other bearing on the other side.

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Step 10

Take the new wheel replacement, and align it with the frame so that the bearings and axle hole align.
Proceed to slide the axle through the hole of the frame and bearings and loosely tighten by hand turning clockwise to ensure proper alignment.

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