Bicycle Mechanics - DT Hugi Freehub Removal

My hub is grinding like there is dirt in there. How do I remove the freehub? The Park site - www.parktool.com/repair_help/howfix_freehub.shtml - states that it should pull off but it doesn't want to budge with a reasonable amount of hand torque. There are no nuts or bolts holding it on that I can see. What am I missing here?

The wheels are Neuvation M28 Aeros with sealed cartridge bearings. The hubs appear to be DT Hugi but I really can't tell.

Gracias.

55/Rad

Tap on the non drive side of the axle and see if that loosens it.

Tap on the non drive side of the axle and see if that loosens it.
Ok, I got the axel out and I removed the bearings on the drive side. But the freehub is still "pressed" on and won't budge. I'm beginning to think it isn't "user serviceable" which would suck as these wheels are only 3 months old.

How do I remove the non-drive side sealed bearing? Do I tap it out with a screwdriver (or similar) from the other side?

Also, I've confirmed that these are NOT Hugi's. They are a Taiwan made house brand that appear to be in the same style as the Hugi's.

55/Rad

Check it then to see if there is a allen bolt that will come out. Use the axle to get the other bearing out.

Okay, I couldn't get the freehub BODY off, but with some research, I was able to solve my dirt grinding problem. I found the following post in an old thread and tried it to great success.



...(edit)...2. While repacking your hub lay/lie? you wheel at a 45 degree angle. Using whatever it is you lube your chain with, lubricate the freehub where it rotates by the bearing race. Lube it, spin it around, lub it spin it around. Be aware that all the lube you put in there will run out the back and get all over your spokes. Wedge a paper towel behind there to absorb the lub. Keep adding and spinning until the runoff is no longer dirty. Let drain over night.
It bothers me that I can't take it fully apart so I wrote an email to John Neugent, owner of Neuvation Cycling, asking him for his advice. I'll report back what I find out.

For now, all is well.

55/Rad

Well, I must say, I am impressed with John Neugent and Neuvation Cycling's level of service and commitment. After exchanging emails, John graciously sent me a diagram outlining service and maintenance procedures which answered all my questions.

Back to the road.

55/Rad

Hugi's are the worst hubs to service in my experience... you need to either get the special Hugi tool or fabricate something that will work... hopefully the new ones are better... but they sure dont seem to last long between rebuilds.

Not Hugis Taiwanese look alike.