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How To Replace Skateboard Bearings

By Steve Cave, About.com

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How To Replace Skateboard Bearings - Wheels in Place

How To Replace Skateboard Bearings - Wheels in Place

How To Replace Skateboard Bearings - Wheels in Place

How To Replace Skateboard Bearings Photo: Jamie O'Clock
With all the bearings set into the wheels, put your wheels on your trucks. It doesn't matter if you have the graphic side of your wheels facing out or not - that's up to you.

Next, fit a nylon inserted ½" lock nut on the end of your trucks. These nuts usually come with your trucks, but if not, head to a hardware store and get a set of 4. Each wheel should be set up as seen in the photo. Don't worry about tightening each nut right yet.

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