The most clear and simple how to video on this task. I came across it by accident, took me a long time to re-locate it, now bookmarked and no need to seek out any other tutorials. Thank you
Great tutorial, and the most awesome thing is that you show the way to do it without special tools, even thought you have it, it's really helpful! thank you!
Yes! A multi spline wrench. This fellow is more knowledgeable about the proper tools for this job than any so called bicycle mechanic that I have spoken too about this free hub disassembly procedure.
I guess not many people do this but your video helped a lot. I successfully changed the hub body. Initially I thought I can take it out without disturbing the ball bearing but cleaning that up was very easy. Now it pursue a kitten
Best video I have watched on cup and cone. Very detailed. I dont think I packed enough grease in mine, nothing came out. I might have also over tightened a touch as I felt a little tension. Thank you so much for making such a detailed video.
Thanks for your video, i got to the cone stage and wasn't sure how much to tighten them against the bearings, this is when i found your video. Very helpful. Cheers.
It's an M12 multispline bit if you want to purchase the correct tool to remove the freehub body. I had one in my toolbox that I bought about five years ago for the flywheel bolts on a Volvo T5.
great instructions, right when I needed them I suspect the clutch(es) inside the freehub body are not springing back, because the bike wasn't used for an extended period of time, and was stored outdoors in the tropics. is it OK for me to remove the dust cover gently using the gear pulling jaws (I have them) or something, and then clean the inside of the freehub, and put it all back together? I know some people will just order a new freehub and replace it, but: 1. I prefer to fix it if it is possible 2. the availability of such parts is not guaranteed where I live thanks! PS of course if I find out the clutch(es) is/are broken, I will be forced to buy a new wheel maybe, which is easier than sourcing this freehub for me. but I suspect they might be just not springing back because ot he old sticky half dry grease.
Can someone make a video on finding a ball bearing that skittered off in me workshop?. I’m quite certain it is in the clutter somewhere, but I’m at a loss.
Great video! I noticed my hub is having a light grinding sound. Time to service it and this will get it done. Any thoughts on a good grease that has low friction capabilities? Thanks!!!
Great vid. I've done mine. But think my bearing race, if that is the correct term (the bit on the axil where the bearings run.) Is pitted. Time for a change? I think yes.
Great video. Sometimes when I tighten the locknut at the end, the axle turns with it. As I'm holding the cone in place with my cone spanner, this effectively loosens the cone again. I do not have an axle vise at the moment. Any thoughts/tips?
sometimes u have to put a 17mm-15mm spanner on both end on of the hub slightly(just slighlty) over tighten... then cone spanner both end to reduce it til just right.. trial and error(IE undo and start again).... or if u have a vise clamp the centre axle with cardboard to protect the thread to stop it spinning... depends on corrosion or how good the tolerences were on the cones lock rings and axle u got...happy trails...
Thank you very much. I accidently put the ball bearings together. Is it a big problem, because you said we must keep the ball bearings from the left en the right side apart. Thanks for the answer.
Total interessantes Video. Habe die gleiche Narbe und die macht Geräusche. Werde mal versuchen, mit Hilfe des Videos meine Narbe zu reparieren. Leider verstehe ich Englisch nicht sooo gut und hoffe, ich habe trotzdem vieles verstanden. Waren die Kugeln später beim Einbau wieder neu? Vielen Dank für das Video. Schönen Gruß... Franz
@@FreeToCycle Are those called something else in the states? (Sorry I'm looking on Amazon -- if I should be looking elsewhere can you please let me know where?) Thank you!
Front Size 3/16" balls and 10 balls each side. Rear Size 1/4" balls and 9 balls each side. Grease doesn't really matter which. The "TF2 lithium" stuff often comes with the ball bearings.
@@steve0680657 hi Steve, would this info apply to shimano hubs with the quick release mechanism? I was about to pop out and buy a job lot of the 1/4 inch for front and rear and the heavens just opened so I'm going tomorrow instead.
My LBS repacked my rear hub. It was turning well for about 20secs+. Now when I spin it, it only spins for 10-15 secs. there is no play in the axle. Is it because of too tight cone? Does the longer the spin a good indication of correctly adjusted cone or just the smoothness of turning the axle?
Thanks for the video, very clear. Just wondering what size hex head do you typically need? I've only got up to 10mm and so will need to buy a larger but don't know what size
I've watched RJ's videos on this and I've noticed after removing it he puts the freehub in a jar of solvent dries it off and drips hub/chain oil through it. Is it worth trying or should I just buy a new freehub?
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Wow!! NEVER touched a hub before, so Thank you for a close-up light bulb moment of Cone and Bearing as to how they sit and their damages.
The most clear and simple how to video on this task. I came across it by accident, took me a long time to re-locate it, now bookmarked and no need to seek out any other tutorials. Thank you
Great step by step video for all entry levels to service accordingly. Thankyou
So glad i found you. Keep coming back to your videos and they are simple and strait forward
Excellent, explained in easy step by step, I like the fact he talks like we aren't all park tool/gcn bike mechanics with fully equipped workshops!
This is straight up all informational video from start till the end. Thanks for sharing. This is what I’ve been looking for!!
This is the only video that explained to me everything I need to know in a very clear and simple way. Thank you very much.
Great tutorial, and the most awesome thing is that you show the way to do it without special tools, even thought you have it, it's really helpful! thank you!
Yes! A multi spline wrench. This fellow is more knowledgeable about the proper tools for this job than any so called bicycle mechanic that I have spoken too about this free hub disassembly procedure.
Thanks! Glad it helped you out.
What size?
@@leonshamis11mm
@@ioannidesalex but what size is multispline?
Great video as are the others I have looked at on the channel.Very good and precise description of steps to take.😊
Thanks very much.
Dave in Thailand
A straight forward guide for sorting out hubs, thanks very much.
Perfect video for this, I brought a new freehub then found this video, just got to hope the freehub fits OK then I'll investigate the old one
I guess not many people do this but your video helped a lot. I successfully changed the hub body. Initially I thought I can take it out without disturbing the ball bearing but cleaning that up was very easy. Now it pursue a kitten
I found that a pair of face tweezers works amazing for picking up and placing bearings into your hub. Just a tip but you can use a little screw driver
Spot on with the instructions and video, best I've seen!
Best video I have watched on cup and cone. Very detailed. I dont think I packed enough grease in mine, nothing came out. I might have also over tightened a touch as I felt a little tension. Thank you so much for making such a detailed video.
Glad this vid is still up. Big help thanks. Obviously
Thanks for your video, i got to the cone stage and wasn't sure how much to tighten them against the bearings, this is when i found your video. Very helpful. Cheers.
Best video for sorting out rear hub. Thank you sharing your knowledge.
great video! serviced the front hub a few days ago. Saved the rear hub for this weekend
just about to service my old mtb hubs.The magnet idea is brilliant!
Concise and to the point, Thank you!!!!!
Excellent thank you!
My new wheel was way too tight and grindy, the locknut too was as tight as can be and a pain to get off
Cheers for posting that video, really helped me out, didn't realise it was so straight forward
Cheers Evan
Reminds me of servicing my super record bb back in 89'... the bearings were all loose. Took some time and patience but man... it was butter smooth.
Thank you for a very thorough and clear tutorial. You have a new subscriber.
Thank you so much. This was the most informative video on removing and cleaning the free hub . .
Nice informative video! Made complete sense, and I’ve got to do this to my mountain bike.
well done video. i appreciated the attention to detail.
Excellent tutorial...well done in taking the time and effort to produce it. Thankyou 🚵👍
Brilliant such a clear slow instruction perfect thanks
It's an M12 multispline bit if you want to purchase the correct tool to remove the freehub body. I had one in my toolbox that I bought about five years ago for the flywheel bolts on a Volvo T5.
Fantastic video , thank you Free To Cycle .
Excellent step by step advice 👍
Clear, sensible. Thank you. Like so! 🙂
Perfect thanks, just confirmed that I’ll be off to the bike shop tomorrow 👍🏻
Great instructional video, thank you.
Really useful tutorial, good job.
Great walk through
Great video, very clear. thanks man!
Great video, best one i've seen 👌
ThankYou so much for this video, I gave it a thumbs up and suscribed.
Gracias por la instrucción. It helped me to do it right. Regards!🚴🏼♂️
Super helpful. Thank you so much. Grouseman
Great video.Very well explained thank you.
Thanks for that. That's my weekend job planned.
great instructions, right when I needed them
I suspect the clutch(es) inside the freehub body are not springing back, because the bike wasn't used for an extended period of time, and was stored outdoors in the tropics.
is it OK for me to remove the dust cover gently using the gear pulling jaws (I have them) or something, and then clean the inside of the freehub, and put it all back together?
I know some people will just order a new freehub and replace it, but:
1. I prefer to fix it if it is possible
2. the availability of such parts is not guaranteed where I live
thanks!
PS
of course if I find out the clutch(es) is/are broken, I will be forced to buy a new wheel maybe, which is easier than sourcing this freehub for me.
but I suspect they might be just not springing back because ot he old sticky half dry grease.
👍great video, I've got a free hub that slips, and not fully engages every know an then, hopefully the free hub can be replaced, or its a new wheel😒
Great very systematic top job.
Brilliant. Thank you.
Great tutorial, I am wondering if you can install a sram XD driver to this kind of hub?
excellent tutorial so good i subscribed and liked
Well done! Thanks!
Which size multi spline did you use or which size Allen key did you use ?
What size hex fir the free hub
What a godsend!
Where do you get your spline tool from? Can you send a link? My free seams to be an 11mm Hex, as 10 & 12mm don't correctly.
What kind of spline tool is that? There are a lot of different spline tools it seems and I want to make sure I get the right one. Thanks!
What is the name of this proper tool to remove the freehub mounting bolt ?
What is the size of the hex head you used to remove the freehub body?
10mm usually
Thanks! That was the tutorial I was looking for.
mine had a free hub lock ring, the same type you need those 32 teeth tools for
Can someone make a video on finding a ball bearing that skittered off in me workshop?. I’m quite certain it is in the clutter somewhere, but I’m at a loss.
Do you typically need a hub dust cover?
Great video! I noticed my hub is having a light grinding sound. Time to service it and this will get it done. Any thoughts on a good grease that has low friction capabilities? Thanks!!!
Great vid. I've done mine. But think my bearing race, if that is the correct term (the bit on the axil where the bearings run.) Is pitted. Time for a change? I think yes.
❤ thanks you for sharing
Great vid mate
Great video.
Sometimes when I tighten the locknut at the end, the axle turns with it. As I'm holding the cone in place with my cone spanner, this effectively loosens the cone again.
I do not have an axle vise at the moment.
Any thoughts/tips?
Do you have an edelweiss?
sometimes u have to put a 17mm-15mm spanner on both end on of the hub slightly(just slighlty) over tighten... then cone spanner both end to reduce it til just right.. trial and error(IE undo and start again).... or if u have a vise clamp the centre axle with cardboard to protect the thread to stop it spinning... depends on corrosion or how good the tolerences were on the cones lock rings and axle u got...happy trails...
What size is the 12 spline key? And what size is hex key?
great tutorial! btw are you from wales?
Should balls be replaced periodically or only if needed?
Only if needed!
side 12 hex for me does not fit, do i need a bigger tool ?15 ?
Free up alankey size?
Thank you very much. I accidently put the ball bearings together. Is it a big problem, because you said we must keep the ball bearings from the left en the right side apart. Thanks for the answer.
Not a problem as long as the bearings are all in perfect condition!
@@FreeToCycle thank you very much!
Well explained!
What size is the allen your using to get the free hub off
Great video. Thanks
What is the size of the allen key you used? My maybe 11mm Hex? I try 10 too small & 12mm doesn't fit (big). Thanks.
Great vid. Ta v much
Total interessantes Video. Habe die gleiche Narbe und die macht Geräusche. Werde mal versuchen, mit Hilfe des Videos meine Narbe zu reparieren. Leider verstehe ich Englisch nicht sooo gut und hoffe, ich habe trotzdem vieles verstanden. Waren die Kugeln später beim Einbau wieder neu?
Vielen Dank für das Video.
Schönen Gruß...
Franz
Thank you!! This is what I need to see.. removing the freehub body to service it. What size is that hex key?
It looks like ten mm
a 10 wont work needs a bigger more like a 12 or a 14
Great tutorial, very detailed! What size was the spline/hex tool used to remove the freehub body? Thanks
Mine was 10mm
Usually a M10 multi spline!
@@FreeToCycle Are those called something else in the states? (Sorry I'm looking on Amazon -- if I should be looking elsewhere can you please let me know where?) Thank you!
excellewnt!
Which size star l key use
Are free ups universal for Shimano hubs
Shimano rear fn m475 free hub body where can I order new one please Shane uk
Great Video - seems to be a lot of Americanised "...you can go ahead and..." - as in all the American instructional videos on TH-cam
How to get new bearings, what size? Thanks for the video!
Front
Size 3/16" balls and 10 balls each side.
Rear
Size 1/4" balls and 9 balls each side.
Grease doesn't really matter which. The "TF2 lithium" stuff often comes with the ball bearings.
@@steve0680657 hi Steve, would this info apply to shimano hubs with the quick release mechanism? I was about to pop out and buy a job lot of the 1/4 inch for front and rear and the heavens just opened so I'm going tomorrow instead.
My LBS repacked my rear hub. It was turning well for about 20secs+. Now when I spin it, it only spins for 10-15 secs. there is no play in the axle. Is it because of too tight cone? Does the longer the spin a good indication of correctly adjusted cone or just the smoothness of turning the axle?
Its just because its well packed with grease. Long as bearings are not rumbling & no play you are good to go.
This video nails it! Thanks!
Is this shimano fh c201 hub?
Hi, I’ve got a question. I need to replace my Shimano FH-TX505. Is the disassembly and assembly the same way as in the video or is it different?
Yes same basic idea! Your hub use’s 18 , 1/4’’ball bearings!
Great, thanks !!
Thank you 😘
allen what size
do you think its possible to put a sram xd freewheel on it? thx
What hub is this?
Thanks for the video, very clear. Just wondering what size hex head do you typically need? I've only got up to 10mm and so will need to buy a larger but don't know what size
12mm hex
@@FreeToCycle ah great, thank you!
@@miketaylor05 did the 12mm fit
@@steriophonic1 mine ended up needing a 11mm hex
Size of the hex?
Usually 10m
I've watched RJ's videos on this and I've noticed after removing it he puts the freehub in a jar of solvent dries it off and drips hub/chain oil through it. Is it worth trying or should I just buy a new freehub?
You could try it first see how well it lasts.
@@FreeToCycle Yeah tbh I might as well try it, I'm gonna buy a new one anyway if I end up trashing it
Clearest video I’ve seen to explain how this is done.
Buy a new one. I tried to salvage mine and it was working, until I put it under the load of my bike. Btw, excellent vid.