Do I try and replace my new freehub myself ? (PR-2 disc wheels 2017 with thru axle)

[Rooster1]

I've replaced a few 9 speed Shimano Freehubs before but not this one..

https://www.giantbikespares.com/Gia...mano&SRAM)--FH117K-01-/product_detail/3-43273

Looks like I just need a 14MM Hex Key and is not overly complicated.

My current freehub was at one point seized, but I managed to salvage it by injecting alot of lubricant. The issue now is that it has alot of lateral play so I figured it needed replacing (If it just needs a tighten inside I will be mad!)

Should I give it a go ???

Any advice ?

 

[ianrauk]

Give it a go. If it's fubared anyway, no harm in trying.

 

[Cycleops]

Pretty straightforward if you have the tools:

View: https://youtu.be/SZZdB_P3mmc

 

[GuyBoden]

Disassembly and assembly of a freehub can be done, but it's very, very fiddly. I did the same as you and poured gear oil into it.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9gIEG1db0s

As you probably know, replacing a freehub is easy, just unscrew the hex bolt and screw a new one in.

They are £8 new.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/8-9-10s-sealed-bearing-cassette-hub/_/R-p-198275?mc=8520128

 

[Rooster1]

Please tell me I can't use the £7.99 freehub instead of the £37.99 freehub I purchased ?

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/8-9-1...&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-TvfxYc10TP.OpQrChaq_sQ

https://www.giantbikespares.com/Gia...mano&SRAM)--FH117K-01-/product_detail/3-43273

 

[Cycleops]

Yeahbut it's a genuine Giant part innit

 

[GuyBoden]

Please tell me I can't use the £7.99 freehub instead of the £37.99 freehub I purchased ?

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/8-9-1...&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-TvfxYc10TP.OpQrChaq_sQ

https://www.giantbikespares.com/Gia...mano&SRAM)--FH117K-01-/product_detail/3-43273

£8 for the 9 speed, but your 11 speed thru axle is expensive.

 

[fossyant]

If it fits you are OK. My guess is bearing number 9 on the diagram is worn. I've replaced the outer bearing on one of my freehubs after it developed play. Quite like formula hubs as they are easy to completely service and replace with better bearings when they wear.

 

[Rooster1]

I have no clue how to get this out.

 

[Cycleops]

Should be an Allen key usually 14 or 15 I think.

 

[Tenacious Sloth]

I just had a quick check to see how much a replacement freehub for my Hope hubs would be…

£75

Apparently the Hope freehub is just a push fit.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I just had a quick check to see how much a replacement freehub for my Hope hubs would be…

£75

Apparently the Hope freehub is just a push fit.

I'd expect it to fit itself, having first made me a cup of tea.

 

[Rooster1]

I've finally managed to order a 14mm HEX key ...

 

[Rooster1]

Hello AGAIN. Managed to get a bit further with the freehub. Managed to get as far as this (the central thru axle can only exit on the drive side, and I could not release the two bolts on the brake side. Getting fed up with this little venture but I am learning alot about the assemly so not a bad thing for future maintenance. Will try again over the weekend to release the two bolts.