Nexus 3 speed rear wheel, want to replace tube...

[StreetCrwlr]

So I've played with some bikes but I'm not an expert by any means. I can replace a tube, no problem. I can mess with a derailleur no problem, but I am staring at this 3 speed hub in wonder as to how I take the rear wheel off to replace the tube. I bought my girl a new bike yesterday and we filled the tires with air, luckily only the front went flat and I replaced it with a slime tube but I am almost scared to even try to take the rear wheel off lol. Shimano Nexus 3 speed, no visible nut/way to remove the rear wheel on the drive side. Something tells me a BFH isn't the answer on this one :mrgreen:

 

[scrumblero]

you gotta pull the bell crank off to see the nut..

http://vancruisers.ca/tech/manuals/shimano-service-manuals/Shimano-SG-3C41.pdf/at_download/file

 

[StreetCrwlr]

You are the man Scrumblero! That is the kind of picture I can relate to...

 

[scrumblero]

NP!! my only advice is to use a torque wrench when putting it back on, they put a lot of torque on the axle, so you need to get them real tight so as not to twist without stripping the nuts like I do... :roll:

 

[StreetCrwlr]

, I don't have a torque wrench and the LBS told me they'd put a new tube in for $8 if I bring in my own tube.... maybe I'll go that route and watch them do it so I get a visual instruction for next time :mrgreen:

 

[subadrew]

search on youtube for nexus wheel removal and adjustment. 5mm allen to take off the shift mech, then traditional wheel bolts... you can to the whole job with a crescent wrench if you don't have the allen/hex.

 

[Markm]

...just dont over tighten the hex bolt!!...