Freehub removal Specialized hub ?

Simply_Steve
Simply_Steve Posts: 59
edited March 2011 in Workshop
Ive got a matt black specialized hub (unknown model) on my rear wheel, the freehub has developed a slight clicking that can be felt through the chainset under load.

following inspection, after removal of the cassette, there is definately a tiny bit of play.

I decided I would strip down the hub and re-grease the freehub before I contemplate replacement.

the end cups are simply pushed on retained by a 2mm hex grub screw.

beneath is 2 sealed bearing cartridges, however I cannot figure out how to actually extract the freehub. do I need to press the bearings out in order to remove the freehub ?

Regards
Steve
2012 Giant Defy Composite 1
2010 Kenisis Racelight T2 (Single Speed)
2010 Specialized Sirrus
2010 Giant Talon 0
2010 Orbea Aqua TTG

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    have you removed the axle yet? ( i guess not) do so. they normally exit from the non drive side then use the axle to remove the drive side bearing.

    then have a look at how the body is held on the hub. (if it has not already come off ;) )
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Simply_Steve
    Simply_Steve Posts: 59
    I am assuming the axel is pressed in with quite a bit of force, not having the proper tools to do this and replace the bearings would I be better to take this to a specialist ?
    2012 Giant Defy Composite 1
    2010 Kenisis Racelight T2 (Single Speed)
    2010 Specialized Sirrus
    2010 Giant Talon 0
    2010 Orbea Aqua TTG

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