Correct Freewheel Removal Tool?
01-25-15 | 08:05 AM
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Correct Freewheel Removal Tool?
Need to remove this freewheel:
Is this tool going to work OK? Thank you.
https://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-Free...ewheel+remover
Is this tool going to work OK? Thank you.
https://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-Free...ewheel+remover
01-25-15 | 09:19 AM
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It's a freewheel, not a cassette. No chain whip needed.
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01-25-15 | 09:58 AM
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Or a bench vise. Mount the wheel and tool in the vise, then grab the wheel like a steering wheel and turn left.
Make sure the tool is fully engaged with the freewheel.
With that splined remover, you shouldn't need to clamp the tool onto the wheel as you do with the notched type.
Make sure the tool is fully engaged with the freewheel.
With that splined remover, you shouldn't need to clamp the tool onto the wheel as you do with the notched type.
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01-25-15 | 10:55 AM
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Yea , I put a nut on top of the tool, or the QR skewer, its less of an issue with the spline interface
the Notch and Prong types it was important the tool not slip out.. then once the FW core broke loose from the hub, the QR or nut was Backed Off
the Notch and Prong types it was important the tool not slip out.. then once the FW core broke loose from the hub, the QR or nut was Backed Off
01-25-15 | 12:35 PM
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FYI, it will take a bit of "ooomph" to remove the freewheel. When reinstalling, smear a thin layer of grease on the threads first. Then carefully thread on by hand. It should go on easily. If it gets stuck, you may be cross threading, so back it off & start over. No need for tools to install.
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