Technical & Reference Section > Tech and Restoration

Freewheel Tool...

(1/3) > >>

eddie kidd:
To remove a freewheel, is this the only tool i need...



Is there a specific size / type i need for old school shimano...(As i usually buy the wrong one)...

Is there also another tool for holding the axle nut...

Thanks...

rodriguez:
Take the wheel nut off, slide the tool on till it fits into the freewheel, put a washer on the axle and screw the wheel nut back on to hold the tool onto the freewheel but don't tighten it (helps to stop it slipping), put the tool in a vice or use a shifter to turn anti-clockwise or as it you are pedalling back wards.

eddie kidd:
Roger...

So the axle remains fully intact, it doesn't need to come apart...



I thought i may have needed another tool to fit the angled axle nut...

I'll nip down to Halfrauds tomorrow and buy one...

rodriguez:
No, the alloy cover in the pic is just a cover over the cone which stops crud getting in the bearing and it spins around, don't damage it as they are like hens teeth.

Since you've taken the rim off it's difficult to get the freewheel off without damaging the hub, you need the rim spoked to the hub so you can hold it while you screw the hub off.

You'll need to lace the rim back onto the hub.

eddie kidd:
 "nono"

Will have a go without lacing it back up...

The rim is just back from Anodising, and i would be scared to damage it...

I have new spokes / nipples at the ready...

 "nono"

Blow torch & hammer ???

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page