Removing a freehub.

[wheresthetorch]

Hi all. Just need some help getting a freehub off a used bike, as it's making a bit of a graunching sound and probably needs a clean and lube.

I've got the cassette off and undone the freehub nuts and removed them. Am I not right in thinking the freehub should just lift off now, exposing the pawls?

Problem is, it seems to be stuck fast .It currently looks like this:

 

[midlife]

My knowledge of freehubs is pretty sketchy but isn't it axle out and use removal tool / Allen key into the space where the axle was?

 

[Illaveago]

Hi all. Just need some help getting a freehub off a used bike, as it's making a bit of a graunching sound and probably needs a clean and lube.

I've got the cassette off and undone the freehub nuts and removed them. Am I not right in thinking the freehub should just lift off now, exposing the pawls?

Problem is, it seems to be stuck fast .It currently looks like this:

View attachment 402660

It looks a bit like the one I removed recently. If you remove the axle spindle and look deep down inside you will either see a hexagonal or 12 sided bolt which is 11 mm AF . You will need a large Allen Key to remove it .
As far as dismantling the free hub ratchet I haven't a clue yet !

 

[wheresthetorch]

Hmm - thanks. That all makes sense, but the axle shows no sign of wanting to move in either direction so I can't get it out.

 

[Sharky]

I just used a magic wand and mine came out.

But it's a good idea to work over a tray or towel or something. Those pawls and springs are related to frogs and as soon as they see daylight, they leap into the air and then hide in the darkest corner of your garage floor.

Good luck

 

[midlife]

If it's good old cup and cone then the non drive side cone should just unscrew..........

 

[derrick]

Hi all. Just need some help getting a freehub off a used bike, as it's making a bit of a graunching sound and probably needs a clean and lube.

I've got the cassette off and undone the freehub nuts and removed them. Am I not right in thinking the freehub should just lift off now, exposing the pawls?

Problem is, it seems to be stuck fast .It currently looks like this:

View attachment 402660

What make of wheel is it?

 

[Illaveago]

This is what mine looked like.

 

[Cycleops]

Good video by RJ:

View: https://youtu.be/f19BGYc5ysA

 

[wheresthetorch]

Thanks all for pitching in. Problem seems to be that they are all a bit different. The wheel is a Mavic rim, but no idea of the brand of hub - it's off a 2013 Boardman Team Carbon.

Anyway, I'm embarrassed to say I've admitted defeat and dropped it off at Halfords (only bike shop open on the Bank Holiday). Better that than force something and break it.

Oh well - thanks for support and ideas though.

 

[midlife]

No embarrassment dropping it off in a shop, it's often cheaper than forking out for the tools

 

[alecstilleyedye]

Thanks all for pitching in. Problem seems to be that they are all a bit different. The wheel is a Mavic rim, but no idea of the brand of hub - it's off a 2013 Boardman Team Carbon.

Anyway, I'm embarrassed to say I've admitted defeat and dropped it off at Halfords (only bike shop open on the Bank Holiday). Better that than force something and break it.

Oh well - thanks for support and ideas though.

good luck with that. when the freehub in my boardman started making noises, i ended up getting a new wheel under warranty (plus new tyre, cassette and chain) due to lack of tools or knowledge of how to remove and replace it…

 

[Freds Dad]

My free hub was a bit noisy a few weeks ago and then stopped working. To save faffing about with it I took it Paul at Ride and Repair in Macclesfield who took it apart, serviced and cleaned it and reassembled for the princely sum of £15.
I can highly recommend him if you have any bike issues and live in South Cheshire.

http://www.rideandrepair.co.uk

 

[alecstilleyedye]

My free hub was a bit noisy a few weeks ago and then stopped working. To save faffing about with it I took it Paul at Ride and Repair in Macclesfield who took it apart, serviced and cleaned it and reassembled for the princely sum of £15.
I can highly recommend him if you have any bike issues and live in South Cheshire.

http://www.rideandrepair.co.uk

i'll second that. removed a stuck pedal axle that had shed the pedal for the price of a packet of chocolate hobnobs…

 

[sgl5gjr]

Thanks all for pitching in. Problem seems to be that they are all a bit different. The wheel is a Mavic rim, but no idea of the brand of hub - it's off a 2013 Boardman Team Carbon.

Anyway, I'm embarrassed to say I've admitted defeat and dropped it off at Halfords (only bike shop open on the Bank Holiday). Better that than force something and break it.

Oh well - thanks for support and ideas though.

Often those Boardman's use Formula hubs... I've swapped out quite a number of them... same freehub as Giant/Cannondale/Trek lower end bike wheels have,,,