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Rear hub - can't get freehub off

JimLad

Monkey
Sep 23, 2009
101
2
Whistler
Trying to open up my Sun Ringle Abbah (I think) rear hub (150x12 / Through Axle) but I have a problem. I've removed the cassette, and the driveside cone / locking nut that threads onto the axle. I thought after this the freehub could just be pulled off the axle but it's not moving at all. I tried tapping the axle as well to see if it would all come out together and that won't move either.
 
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SKYWAYBUZZ

Monkey
Mar 16, 2002
227
0
Pittsburgh, PA.
Put the cassette back on and with a pair of gloves pull it off . I do this sitting on the floor if it is stubborn. Watch whats behind your back when it decides to let off.
 

JimLad

Monkey
Sep 23, 2009
101
2
Whistler
I tried the cassette trick but it still didn't budge. Finally managed to get it by tapping the axle - a little harder - all the way through from the drive side. It pushed the bearing out the disc end and once the axle was clear from the freehub bearing, the carrier came off easy. Must have siezed a bit from dirt and ahem...too much cleaning.