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Convertech Support- Small Diameter Lug service:
Small Diameter Shaft Service
  1. Before removing parts, mark orientation of holes for reference.
  2. Carefully remove pin
  3. Slide out stem
  4. Using a blade cut off old bladder and remove
  5. Wrap and tie on new bladder on end (see demonstration Video A)
  6. Trim excess string (see demonstation Video B)
  7. Tie other end (see demonstration Video C)
  8. Cut excess string as in step 6 above (see demonstration Video B)
  9. Trim excess bladder material and remove (see demonstration Video D)
  10. Slide together and orient holes
  11. Re-install pin

No specialty tools required! Convertech shafts and chucks defy industry standards with their ease of repair. This is all you will need:
  • hammer
  • slotted screwdriver
  • allen wrenches
  • retaining ring pliers
  • knife
  • punch
  • silicone spray
NO special banding tool

NO hydraulic presses

NO complex button repair

Easy to use bladder cartridges

Why waste time with lengthy repairs and costly downtime? By designing our expanding shafts and chucks to accomodate our customer's needs we have insured an easy-to-use and easy-to-repair product line.