Hub freewheel

[Sci Teach]

I've got a wheelset, slightly abused, with XT disc hubs that I'd like to repair and turn into my winter/stud combo. The rear hub has some freewheel problems, namely the freewheel locks up on occasion. I'm considering taking the frewheel body off and getting a new one from my LBS (said I could get one for under $25). I've got the hub torn down, but I am unsure of which direction to turn the fixing bolt for the frewheel to remove it.

Anybody know?????

[pk]

The freehub is removed counterclockwise.

To overhaul the freehub body is easy as long as the pawls and detentes are messed up. However, you'll need a freewheel adjustment tool to unscrew the housing.... and you'll also have to deal with about 48 tiny bearing balls.

pk

[Sci Teach]

I went to the park tools web site... www.parktool.com
such a helpful place! Gave detailed pictures along with the instructions to get it off.

Yeah, looks like quite a number of bearings to roll all over the place now that I've gotten the freebody off plus a new tool.

HHMMM, new tool or new freebody???

[Tim]

I'd vote for just replacing it. Note that you can find complete XT rear hubs online for not much more than the $25 the shop quoted you -- that'll give you a whole load of spares in addition to the freehub body.

Tim