How do I remove a Shimano freehub?
The axle is independent of the freehub.
- Remove set screw from side of drive side locknut.
- Hold non-drive side cone with cone wrench. Loosen and remove drive side locknut.
- Pull freehub to remove. Use care not to loose small parts. Note orientation of pawls as you remove freehub.
How do I change my Shimano freehub?
Fit the new freehub Take the new freehub and insert the fixing bolt if it’s not already installed. Apply grease to the thread, insert the hex key and wind the fixing bolt back into the hub body. Tighten the fixing bolt firmly to the torque printed in the manufacturer’s documentation – usually around 30Nm.
How do I remove a freehub body?
Freehub Removal If the freehub is very tight and difficult to loosen you can get more leverage by mounting the allen key in a vice clamp and sliding the wheel down onto it. Then you can loosen the freehub by turning the wheel counter-clockwise.
What cassettes are compatible with the Shimano fh-m475 rear hub?
For use with 6-bolt disc brake rotors and quick release dropouts, the SHIMANO FH-M475 rear hub is available in silver and black and compatible with 8, 9, and 10-speed cassettes.
Is this normal on a Shimano hub?
Yes, it’s normal on Shimano hubs. The axle in the picture is from a Deore (M575) rear hub. The ‘flat’ section should be on the drive-side of the axle assembly, and sits under the freehub body. Does your axle have an area that is about 2 to 2.5 inches long where it is nearly smooth compared to the rest of the axle – which is threaded? Thanks.
What is the nut dimension of the fh-m475-l black version?
Freehub FH-M475-S FH-M475-L Black Version 1 8 10 13 12 11 10 Freehub(for Disc Brake 8/9-speed) FH-M475-SSilver Version FH-M475-LBlack Version • Over Lock Nut Dimension: 135 mm (5-5/16″)
What is the size of the over lock nut on the m475-l?
FH-M475-LBlack Version • Over Lock Nut Dimension: 135 mm (5-5/16″) SHIMANO CODE NO. DESCRIPTION *Y3CC98070Complete Quick Release 166 mm (6-17/32″) Silver