2024年1月12日 · To clean the freehub, you have the option of simply spraying with degreaser/isopropyl alcohol, and cleaning things as they are if it doesn’t look bad. Or, you can fully strip all the pawls and springs out for a more thorough clean.

2023年12月8日 · To clean a freehub, you can start by removing the cassette from the wheel. Then, using a degreaser and a brush, scrub the freehub body and the ratchet mechanism to remove any dirt or grime. After cleaning, make sure to dry the freehub thoroughly before reinstalling the cassette.

2016年6月23日 · The good news is, there is a tool to lubricate the inside of a freehub, without disassembling it. It's called a Freehub Buddy. The photo shows the Freehub buddy, next to a freehub with a cutaway so you can see the rows of bearings I mentioned earlier, a tube of soup lube, and 2 new reusable seals. It's made by Morningstar tools, and works very ...

We’ll use a Shimano freehub removal tool (such as the Park FR-5.2 cassette lockring tool which also works for SRAM), a crescent (adjustable) wrench and chain whip. If you’ve never removed or...

Most rear hubs allow the freehub body to be removed. The body can then be flushed with solvent for cleaning, dried, lubricated with oil, and then reinstalled. Much of the process is similar to a hub overhaul. To service the freehub, begin by removing rear cogs. The common Shimano® freehub uses internal loose ball bearing, pawls and springs.

It's essential that your free hub body is in good condition in order to get maximum efficiency out of your drivetrain! If your springs and pawls are clogged with dirt, grit or heavy grease, the...

2024年9月26日 · Cleaning and Inspection. Clean All Components: Soak the disassembled freehub body parts in degreaser to remove old grease and grime. Use brushes and rags to scrub away stubborn dirt. Rinse with isopropyl alcohol to remove any remaining degreaser residue.

2021年10月29日 · How do I clean my freehub without removing it? You’ll need to at least remove the skewer, cassette and preferably the axle, then spray teflon lube (or similar) between where the freehub spins and the hub body itself.

2015年10月2日 · On most vintage Shimano hubs, the freehub body is pretty easily removed. Remove the cassette, undo the non-drive side lockwasher and unscrew that cone. Extract the axle and non drive bearings, then extract the drive side bearings. Use a 10mm allen wrench to unscrew the hollow bolt that holds on the freehub body. Freehub body is now in your hand.

Is your freehub sticking? Spinning the crankset by itself? Causing a lot of chain slack when back pedalling? You may need to service and clean that freehub! Here's how!