Tyler71 14 #1 Posted May 19, 2021 Hey guys looking for a way to fix my 702 the front wheel keep slowing sliding off the spindle and i slide them back on and put the clips on and will be good for a while them it will do it again looking for advise to fix it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,921 #2 Posted May 19, 2021 Hi Tyler, you might try replacing the C-clips, but I wonder if your spindles are worn so the grooves aren’t square? If you can drill and tap the end of the spindles, a 3/8-16 x 3/4” long bolt and a good washer will help remedy this issue. 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #3 Posted May 19, 2021 Or drill through the axles and use a cotter pin. WH used E clips cotter pins and bolts over the years. If you use the bolt method use a self locking bolt...especially on the left side... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #4 Posted May 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, pfrederi said: drill through the axles and use a cotter pin. All the 300, 400 and 500 series used this methode and I believe my raider as well. Probably more models. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 1,758 #5 Posted May 19, 2021 (edited) If you stay with the “E” clip, or Circlip method, fit new clips, but check the clips before you fit them because they are most probably made by a “Stamping” type process and will have one side/edge sharp, and the other slightly rounded. Make sure the “Sharp” side goes to the outside, and the “Rounded” side faces the wheel. Also, as previously mentioned, make sure the groove in the axle isn’t worn. If the groove is worn, you could possibly try “Cleaning” the groove with a hacksaw blade, and deepening it slightly. You should then be able to find a smaller clip, (metric?), which fits. Doug. Edited May 19, 2021 by ranger 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler71 14 #6 Posted May 20, 2021 ok thanks guys ill see if i can drill it out.... i like that idea the best with a cotter pin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seuadr 488 #7 Posted May 21, 2021 On 5/19/2021 at 10:57 AM, ranger said: check the clips before you fit them because they are most probably made by a “Stamping” type process and will have one side/edge sharp, and the other slightly rounded. Make sure the “Sharp” side goes to the outside, and the “Rounded” side faces the wheel. Doug. I don't think i've ever thought about this - that is great info/advice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
