Shimano Ultegra WH-R8170 rear wheel axle + bearings Y0H298010

Restore your Shimano Ultegra rear wheel to its full smoothness

Shimano ’s Y0H298010 axle and bearings are genuine parts designed to refurbish the hub of your Shimano Ultegra WH-R8170 rear wheel. This complete kit allows you to replace a worn axle or tired bearings to restore smooth rotation, excellent reliability and your wheel’s original performance.

Manufactured to Shimano quality standards, this kit guarantees a perfect fit and full compatibility with WH-R8170 C36, C50 and C60wheels . It is the ideal solution for extending the lifespan of your Ultegra carbon wheels whilst maintaining their performance and precision.

Replacing the axle and bearings helps to minimise play, improve rotational smoothness and ensure optimal hub performance, particularly after many kilometres or intensive use in all weather conditions.

Key features

• Shimano s (OEM) part.
• Complete axle and bearings kit.
• Restores the smoothness and performance of the rear hub.
• Perfect fit without any modifications.
• Ideal for servicing or refurbishing Ultegra wheels.
• Quality and reliability in line with Shimano specifications.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Shimano
• Partnumber: Y0H298010
• Type: Complete rear hub axle with bearings
• Position: Rear wheel
• Compatibility:
  • Shimano WH-R8170-C36-TL
  • Shimano WH-R8170-C50-TL
  • Shimano WH-R8170-C60-TL
• Shimanogenuine part.

FAQ

Which wheels is this kit compatible with?

It is compatible with the followingrear wheels Shimano Ultegra WH-R8170 in C36, C50 and C60 versions .

Does the kit include the bearings?

Yes. Part number Y0H298010 refers to the complete kit, comprising the axle and the bearings required to refurbish the rear hub.

Is this an original Shimano part?

Yes. It is an official Shimano part, guaranteeing perfect compatibility and performance identical to the original assembly.

Why replace the axle and bearings?

Over time, wear and tear on the bearings or axle can cause play in the hub, less smooth rotation or operational noise. Replacing them restores the wheel to its original performance.

Should the bearings be greased during fitting?

Yes. Shimano recommends applying a suitable grease during reassembly to ensure optimum protection against moisture and to extend the service life of the components.