# DM2 axle loose help needed

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-axle-loose-help-needed/36835>\
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [April 14, 2012, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-axle-loose-help-needed/36835 "2012-04-14T15:57:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![anjilek](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/anjilek/32/1116_2.png) [@anjilek](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anjilek)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2012, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-axle-loose-help-needed/36835/1 "2012-04-14T15:57:42Z")

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My DM2 axle is really loose. I can live with the little rattle but every once in a while, it will completely let go and my yo falls apart ( pets and kids beware ). I tried seating the axle all the way down on one side- side “A” will seat so deep that I can’t get the other side on with a large bearing(2 threads maybe exposed). Side “B” leaves enough out to get it together but I still get the rattle.

If that makes sense, is there anything I can put on the threads to keep it from being so loose? I was thinking maybe some crayon wax or something.

Also, will the axle being deeper in one side throw off the balance of the yo-yo.

Any suggestions much appreciated. ;D

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**Author:** ![PlasticWhip](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/plasticwhip/32/896_2.png) [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2012, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-axle-loose-help-needed/36835/2 "2012-04-14T16:23:34Z")

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You need it retapped