TCS & Tatfiend--Thanks a Million for your replies, they were very helpful. TCS--I like the Diagram in your Link a lot--very informative. Thanks to you two, Problem solved ! As I plan on using IGH's and Sram DD's from here on in on my Bikes, I need to familiarize myself with them(IGH) and no better time then now. After having a IGH (first in over 40 years) on my Torker and having experienced the Practicality of it, I doubt I will ever return the RD and FD systems and all their failings and adjustments. I like the Sram DD as well . BTW, FWIW for other interested posters who may experience this same problem, I'm posting another link (below) I found this pm on an earlier search after I already posted my thread here and this guy(below) makes it really simple also:



How to remove the wheel and Shimano Nexus 3 speed Bell Crank?? It's very simple.
Follow these steps:

1) Select first gear
2) Slacken the allen key headed screw which protrudes from the rear of the shiny alloy changer unit.
3) Simply, slide off the unit to reveal the standard nut and washer arrangement you would expect on any standard bike wheel. (Take care not to lose the changer operating rod/slide which fits inside the spindle/axle).
To refit:
1) House and centre wheel in the usual way; tighten axle bolts.
2) Making sure that the sliding rod is in the spinble/axle and simply place the operating unit onto the spindle/axel and retaining nut.
3) re-tighten the allen bolt and that's it! Remember to test the gear operation before riding the bike and any minor adjustments can be made using the cable adjuster on the operating cable.


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