Service Intervals - DT SWISS 240 OVERSIZE Technical Manual

2. SERVICE INTERVALS

DT Swiss recommends the following maintenance activities and intervals.
Task
Small hub service
(function check, cleaning and greasing according to technical manual)
Under normal operating conditions
In case of extreme operating conditions (regular journeys in dust, rain, snow, or in
case of frequent transport while raining)
Full hub service*
(replacement of defective parts as required)
Check the tightening torques
• Brake rotor screws: 6 Nm
Clean with soft cloth and a suitable cleaner.
→ Do not use a high-pressure cleaner, aggressive cleaning agents, solvents
or surfactants!
Check the hub for damage.
SMALL HUB SERVICE
During the small hub service, the following activities should be performed:
1. Dismount the end caps.
2. Clean the end caps and the underlying surfaces of the ball bearings.
3. Check the ball bearings.
→ The hub must turn smoothly.
→ The hub must not have any play in relation to the axle.
→ If there is play, or the ball bearings are running heavy or rough, a full hub service needs to be
performed.
4. Grease the surfaces of the ball bearings.
5. Mount the end caps.
FULL HUB SERVICE
The full hub service must only be carried out if malfunctions are present or faults are detected during the
functional tests.
The full hub service includes the activities of the small hub service and additionally the disassembly of the ball
bearings and assembly of new ball bearings as well as the disassembly of the complete freewheel system and
the exchange of the corresponding spare parts.
240 Oversize [screwed end caps]
Interval
3 months
as required
as required
20 operating hours
After each ride
After each ride
5