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[Closed] Removing ACS screw-on freewheel?

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I need to replace a spoke on my commuter, what tool do I need to remove an ACS screw on freewheel?

Cheers,

Stu


 
Posted : 11/01/2011 5:50 pm
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One of these?

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/acs/freewheel-removal-tool-16-tooth-ec007275

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Posted : 11/01/2011 5:56 pm
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And lots of grunt! Helps massively if you have a vice to lock the tool in the use the wheel as leverage. It took two people using this method to get my last one off!


 
Posted : 11/01/2011 5:58 pm
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You will probably also need a vice / workbench and a large adjustable spanner.

Usually it will be a git to get off.

Best way I found is to clamp the spanner in a Black & Decker workbench. Attach the removal tool to the freewheel and clamp this in place with a quick release.

Grab the wheel (with the removal tool attached) and simply put this in the spanner / workbench and turn the wheel.


 
Posted : 11/01/2011 6:01 pm
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As above.

And when you put it back on put plenty grease on the threads 🙂


 
Posted : 11/01/2011 7:20 pm
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Spanner on removal tool. Then 5ft long steel tube over the end of the spanner. Then just push down on the tube with the wheel on the ground. Easy as.


 
Posted : 11/01/2011 7:50 pm