Bicycle Mechanics - removing cassette from freehub

How do you remove a cassette from the ?freehub?

do you jsut slide it off, or does it have something to do with the bolt on the freehub?

thank you in advance

p.s.It is a mountain bike in case that makes a difference.

There's a tool that engages the lockring, looks like this one:

http://www.parktool.com/images/repair_help/fr52.jpg


The cogs and freehub body have to be held stationary while you unscrew the lockring, or they'll just rotate with it. That's done with a chain whip:

http://www.parktool.com/images/TTOL/FR5andSR1use.jpg

For the full instructions, check here: http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQcogs.shtml :)

thanks mechBgon

Wouldn't it be hardcore if you could just hold the cassette with your hands?

Originally posted by Phatman
Wouldn't it be hardcore if you could just hold the cassette with your hands?

What ?? You can't do this ??

Wuss !:D

I have done a couple that were so loose I could do it with just my hands and the spline tool. Looks pretty impressive(If you don't know the secret)

Originally posted by Rev.Chuck
I have done a couple that were so loose I could do it with just my hands and the spline tool. Looks pretty impressive(If you don't know the secret) Huffy freewheels are notorious for that.