Thread: Freewheel removal tool too large?
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Old 01-23-14 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jsdavis
Would it be bad to hit the wrench with hammer? When I've had to remove stubborn freewheels, I'd smack the end of the wrench with a deadblow mallet.
If it works for you then it's OK. However the hub isn't dollied very rigidly, so you don't tend to get the full energy of the hammer working for you. I've always done best with a long hard pull.
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