How to Remove Shimano Freehubs
The freehub is an axle assembly most commonly found on the rear wheel of a bicycle. It is important that proper care be taken of your bicycle to ensure you don't take a fall as a result of malfunction, and as a result, the need to replace your freehub may arise. Removing a freehub is a simple and quick process.
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Instructions
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Wrap the chain whip around the second-largest sprocket, or set of teeth.
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Insert the lockring tool into the lockring--the hole running down the center of the hub--and the wrench securely over the hexagon fitting of the lockring tool.
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Hold the chain whip steady, and turn the wrench counter-clockwise to loosen the lockring until it can be removed.
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Remove the cassette from the freehub.
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Insert the Allen key into the freehub.
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Turn the key counterclockwise until the hub is loose enough to be removed.
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