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This guide will show you how to assess damage and replace the wheels and axles of your Patagonia Black Hole® Wheeled Duffel.
For replacement parts or further assistance, contact Patagonia Customer Service.
Note the following when ordering:
- 40l and 70l Black Hole® Wheeled Duffels use 80mm wheels. 85mm wheels cannot fit.
- 100l and 120l Black Hole® Wheeled Duffels use 85mm wheels. 80mm wheels can fit if the 85mm are not available.
- The axles, nuts and washers fit both wheel sizes.
必要な工具と部品
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Inside the main compartment of the duffel at the bottom, locate the zipper to the liner compartment and open. This will expose the inside of the plastic wheel housing.
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If the wheel and axle are missing, try and locate the washer and nut inside the liner compartment to reuse.
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If the broken wheel and axle are still attached, locate the axle nut inside the liner compartment and hold it in place with the adjustable wrench.
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From the outside, turn the axle using the 4mm Allen wrench to free the wheel and axle from the plastic wheel housing. Save the washer and nut to reuse.
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Test the other wheel for functionality and remove if it is broken.
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If the wheel and axle are missing, you will need to source a new wheel and axle from Patagonia. Skip to Step 5.
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If the original wheel has a worn rubber tread or a flat spot, you will need to source a new wheel and axle from Patagonia. Responsibly dispose of the broken parts and skip to Step 5.
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If the original wheel is in working shape, but the axle is bent, continue to Step 4.
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If the original wheel is in working shape, but the axle is bent, you can often free the wheel by cutting the axle off.
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Using the bolt cutters, cut the axle as close to wheel as possible.
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If the cut axle remains stuck inside the wheel, elevate the wheel with a sturdy surface, and tap the cut end of the axle using a flat head screwdriver and a hammer until the axle is driven out.
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There is often excess foam and lining fabric blocking access to the back of the plastic housing.
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It is okay to cut away this excess using an X-Acto blade.
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Place a new or salvaged wheel onto a new axle and insert the axle into the plastic wheel housing.
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Inside the plastic wheel housing, place a washer and a nut onto the axle and finger-turn until attached. Use the adjustable wrench to keep the nut in-place.
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Tighten the axle from the outside using the 4mm Allen wrench.
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Check the liner compartment to make sure no tools have been left behind.
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Close the zipper to the liner compartment.
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