How to Remove Shimano Freehubs

The freehub is an axle assembly most commonly found on the rear wheel of a bicycle. It is important that proper care be taken of your bicycle to ensure you don't take a fall as a result of malfunction, and as a result, the need to replace your freehub may arise. Removing a freehub is a simple and quick process.

Things You'll Need

  • Chain whip
  • Lockring tool
  • Adjustable wrench
  • 10 mm Allen key
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Instructions

    • 1

      Wrap the chain whip around the second-largest sprocket, or set of teeth.

    • 2

      Insert the lockring tool into the lockring--the hole running down the center of the hub--and the wrench securely over the hexagon fitting of the lockring tool.

    • 3

      Hold the chain whip steady, and turn the wrench counter-clockwise to loosen the lockring until it can be removed.

    • 4

      Remove the cassette from the freehub.

    • 5

      Insert the Allen key into the freehub.

    • 6

      Turn the key counterclockwise until the hub is loose enough to be removed.