Originally Posted by
Z R I D E R
I have an Atom 77 Compact freewheel that I need to clean. I figure the best way would be to take it apart, but I'm unaware of how to disassemble it. Any help would be great!
Beware disassembly, lots of pawls & gimcracks to lose and or/destroy if you are not PastorBob.
If your FW is loud & gritty remove it from the wheel and immerse in a mild solvent like WD-40.
Spin and re-immerse until it spins smoothly, use compressed air to blow it out or let drain overnight.
"Drip oil onto the crack between the turning part and the stationary part. Gravity and capillary action will help work oil into the freewheel."
-Sheldon Brown:
http://sheldonbrown.com/freewheels.html
Lightly grease the FW body threads & re-install. Re-oil when it sounds dry.
-Bandera