Introduction
This guide demonstrates the proper way to assemble a barbell.
-
-
A. Barbell Shaft (1x)
-
B. Barbell Sleeve (2x)
-
C. Full Washer (4x)
-
D. Split Washer (4x)
-
E. Shim Washer (2x)
-
F. Snap Ring (Square-End) (2x)
-
G. End Cap (2x)
-
H. Snap Ring (Round-End) (2x)
-
-
-
On one end of the bar shaft, apply a 2" line of Triflow on the smooth end next to the groove and a 2" line on the smooth end near the knurling.
-
-
-
Slowly and carefully slide the sleeve onto the shaft, collar-side first.
-
Slowly slide until the bar shaft groove fully protrudes through the sleeve end.
-
-
-
Apply grease and spread it evenly around both sides of a full washer.
-
Slide the washer over the bar past the groove.
-
-
-
Apply grease on two of the split washers.
-
Insert the greased split washers around the groove of the bar shaft.
-
Slide the bar sleeve over the shaft to fully house the washers.
-
-
-
Apply grease to one full washer and one shim washer.
-
Press the two washers together and the pair inside of the sleeve end, with the shim washer facing inward.
-
-
-
Using the snap ring pliers, carefully install the square-end snap ring into the assembly with a hand over the sleeve end as shown.
-
The snap ring must fully sit inside of the inside-most groove (adjacent to the last washer).
-
Double-check that the snap ring is fully seated within the groove.
-
-
-
Place the end cap into the sleeve end and push it up against the inner snap ring.
-
Repeat the snap ring installation process using the round-end snap ring. Make sure the snap ring is fully seated within the groove.
-