Seal Drift for DT Swiss Rear Hub Freehubs - Equivalent to HXTXXX00N5026S (possibly HXTXXX00N1000S)

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This drift is designed to allow precise installation of the seal that is found between the hub body and freehub on many DT Swiss 'ratchet' rear hubs, including the 180, 180 EXP, 240, 240s, 240 EXP, 340, 350 (but not the 350 Ratchet LN).

It is equivalent to DT part number HXTXXX00N5026S.

DT have since introduced a new seal drift, HXTXXX00N1000S, which differs in it's internal bore, necessary for some of the Hybrid EXP-OS hubs.  If you don't have an EXP-OS hub, the two tools should be interchangeable.

This seal has a very thin metal backplate and is easily kinked without the proper tool.  Our drift has a raised rib sized to fit between the lips of the seal, putting pressure directly onto the base of the seal.

The drift has a 15mm hole to allow it to be fitted over the 15mm axle of the hub, ensuring precise alignment with the hub.  The drift is best pressed into place by our over-axle press (the same press needed to install the bearings in a DT rear hub.

Our tools can be selected either by the bearing's dimensions or by the bearing's standard reference code.

Standard references take the form of a three to five digit number, such as 688, or 6902 for example.  These codes are often provided in the bike's user manuals, or moulded onto the bearing's seal. You might see something like 6902-2RS on the seal. The first digits are the standard reference.  The second part (2RS in this case) refers to the seal type and doesn't matter for tool selection.

While the letter & numbers after the baring ref usually refer to the type of seal, you should keep an eye out for the suffix 'E', for example 698-E.  This denotes that the inner race of the bearing is extended, which will affect puller and press selection. 

Alternatively, tools can be selected by their inside (ID) and outside (OD) diameters and width (W). 

Note that each tool is specific to one bearing size and can’t be used on bearings with different dimensions.

If you need any help then please feel free to email us!  We usually reply within 1 working day.