Itm 2.4 shimano freehub

extrusion
extrusion Posts: 247
edited April 2013 in The workshop
My freehub has got all creaky, new rear is on the way but i was hoping to sort this one and have the other as spare.

However, i have no idea how to remove the freehub, anyone know? Theres no allen key fitment, its just a round hole inside. Freaky ...

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  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    You sure there's no allen key fitment? My Shimano freehub had something like an 11 or 12mm allen key "socket".
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  • extrusion
    extrusion Posts: 247
    It looks completely round in there, i tried various allen key combinations to no avail.
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Is it a Shimano hub and not just a Shimano pattern freehub? If the latter then it could be a 12mm allen key from the non-drive side.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • extrusion
    extrusion Posts: 247
    No idea. Ill take a closer look today in the daylight!
  • extrusion
    extrusion Posts: 247
    redvee wrote:
    Is it a Shimano hub and not just a Shimano pattern freehub? If the latter then it could be a 12mm allen key from the non-drive side.

    Looks like you are right, from the other side, after clearing the gunk away i can see a dimpled pattern, not an exact hex shape as i was expecting. My 10 mm allen key is too small, and trying some combos it seems to be 12 as you say. So the big question is which way do i turn it? Neither way is working at the moment!
  • extrusion
    extrusion Posts: 247
    Actually, ferget it, im gonna just use the new wheel, looking at the price of new freehubs ... then get a decent wheelset when summer arrives.

    Thanks anyway,!
  • opdover
    opdover Posts: 1
    mind if I hijack this?
    I have the same issue- pics as follows:
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    not a hex socket in there- looks more like 12 sided.
    this was on a dawes disco 401, possible the wheels have been changed though so I don't know if this is shimano- the dust caps off the hubs are, and the quick release levers too.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    The correct sized Allen key will obviously fit in a 12 pointed hole......
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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