Originally Posted by
novalyx
Hi there,
need some help taking this apart. Any ideas as to which way to rotate?
Part in question
Freewheel stuck in freehub
Shimano freehub
Sunrace freewheel
As others said, these parts are not compatible. You've got yourself into a pickle since trying to unscrew the freewheel from the freehub body (counterclockwise) will just turn freehub body.
Here's what I would do: mount the correct freewheel remover spline-side up in a bench vice.
Place the freewheel down on top of the removal tool so the splines engage the freewheel.
Reach between the freewheel and the spokes with some big slip-joint pliers and grab hold of the freehub body.
Turn the freehub body counterclockwise. It should unscrew easily. I doubt it's been tightened with a whole lot of torque.
And don't ever, ever, try that again. Get the correct cassette for the hub and ride.