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Reel bearings – 13 SS AIR L

Replacing the spool bearing on the DAIWA (Japan Import) SS AIR 8.1R reel (2014). Estimated time: 5 mins. 1 compatible part available.

5 mins ● Beginner 9 steps ↗ 1 item in stock
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1 Dismantling
Étape 1 — Roulements de bobine – 13 SS AIR L Step 1
2 Side plate
Étape 2 — Roulements de bobine – 13 SS AIR L Step 2
3 Remove the bearing
Étape 3 — Roulements de bobine – 13 SS AIR L Step 3
4 Replace the bearing
Étape 4 — Roulements de bobine – 13 SS AIR L Step 4
5 Fit the clip
Étape 5 — Roulements de bobine – 13 SS AIR L Step 5
6 Coil roller
Étape 6 — Roulements de bobine – 13 SS AIR L Step 6
7 Remove the pin and the bearing
Étape 7 — Roulements de bobine – 13 SS AIR L Step 7
8 Replace the coil
Étape 8 — Roulements de bobine – 13 SS AIR L Step 8
9 Centre the spool
Étape 9 — Roulements de bobine – 13 SS AIR L Step 9
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SS AIR 8.1R
DAIWA (Imported from Japan) SS AIR 8.1R — 2014
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Reel bearings – 13 SS AIR L – Step-by-step guide

This detailed tutorial takes you step by step through the maintenance of the reel DAIWA (Japan Import) SS AIR 8.1R 2014 to optimise its performance and extend its service life.

Designed to be clear and practical, this guide is aimed at anglers wishing to maintain their equipment as well as those looking to improve the performance of their reel. Each step is illustrated to help you identify the components precisely, understand their role and carry out the work without risk of error. Thanks to the exploded view and parts table, you can quickly find the manufacturer’s part number and the compatible parts available. This saves you time, prevents ordering errors and ensures the long-term optimisation of your reel’s performance.

Aims of the tutorial:

  • Replace the spool bearing on the DAIWA (Japan Import) SS AIR 8.1R
  • Identify the exact part number of the compatible bearing
  • Improving the fluidity of the throw
  • Extending the life of your reel

Access to parts and compatibility

Thanks to the exploded view of the DAIWA (Japan Import) SS AIR 8.1R and the associated parts list, you can quickly identify each component: bearings, gears, brake washers, axles and structural parts. Each manufacturer’s part number makes it easy to find compatible spare parts and avoid any errors when ordering.

The reel bearings play a key role in performance. Replacing them with high-precision models (stainless steel, hybrid ceramic, ABEC 5 or ABEC 7) results in smoother rotation, improved spool inertia and optimised casting.

Reel disassembly guide – DAIWA (Imported from Japan) SS AIR 8.1R

This DAIWA (Japan Import) SS AIR 8.1R fishing reel disassembly guide provides a comprehensive step-by-step guide to cleaning, maintaining and upgrading your reel. Proper reel maintenance ensures better casting distance, smoother retrieval and a longer lifespan. Whether you are replacing spool bearings, upgrading to ceramic bearings, or carrying out a full clean, this tutorial helps you safely access all internal components and understand how they work.

  • Step-by-step guide to dismantling a fishing reel
  • A practical guide to maintenance and cleaning
  • Spool bearing replacement and upgrade
  • Improve casting distance and smoothness
  • Identify reel parts using an exploded view

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