Manual hub install (Asins)
For those wanting to go to manual hubs here is the skinny.
This is a very easy mod to do. Only "special" tool you need is a pair of lockring pliers (a pointy pair of needlenose will work also). You will also need a 5/16 allen wrench and 10mm socket.
With the VX on jackstands remove the front tires.
Next you will need a helper or rig up something to hold the brake pedal to prevent the hub/rotors from turning.
Remove the 6 5/16 allen bolts from the hub cover.
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Then remove the hub cover.
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Next remove the lockring using lockring pliers.
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Then you can remove the drive flange.
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The hub cover and flange can then be put to rest, stored, sold, bartered, or given away since they will not be reused. There is a thin shim that is there that is reused though so don't lose that.
Next place the bottom of the Asin hub on and secure it with the 6 5/16 allen bolts. I used a thin bead of ultra black RTV to seal this. Torque to specs.
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Next install the hub dial with the 6 10mm bolts. Before placing them all in test the hub by locking it and unlocking it to make sure you have it installed right. I had to rotate mine a few times before I got it lined up right and all worked correctly.
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And here is the finished project...
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From start to finish a beginner should be able to do both sides in under an hour.
