Hub Bearings - Schwinn Meridian Owner's Manual

Drivetrain maintenance continued . . .
Inspect
Crank Set Every month, check the crank set (crank
arms, chain rings, and bottom bracket axle
and bearings) is correctly adjusted and tight.
Remove the primary chain .

Hub Bearings

Hub bearings require special thin wrenches called
"cone wrenches" . If you do not own these tools, do
not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Have a qualified
bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment if you have
any doubts .
1 . Check to make sure neither locknut is loose .
2 . To adjust, remove wheel from tricycle and loosen
the locknut on one side of the hub while holding the
bearing cone on the same side with a cone wrench .
3 . Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to eliminate
free play .
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Action
4 . Re-tighten the locknut while holding the adjusting
cone in position .
5 . Re-check that the wheel can turn freely without
excessive side play .
Maintenance
Replace cable .
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