How To Service Shimano Ball Bearing Rear Hub - Service A Shimano Hub

[@ddahstan6876]

Wow!! NEVER touched a hub before, so Thank you for a close-up light bulb moment of Cone and Bearing as to how they sit and their damages.

[@Timeparadox101]

Great step by step video for all entry levels to service accordingly. Thankyou

[@MyGrantsmith]

The most clear and simple how to video on this task. I came across it by accident, took me a long time to re-locate it, now bookmarked and no need to seek out any other tutorials. Thank you

[@junangeles]

This is straight up all informational video from start till the end. Thanks for sharing. This is what I’ve been looking for!!

[@driftadvocate1839]

So glad i found you. Keep coming back to your videos and they are simple and strait forward

[@laurensdekock9469]

This is the only video that explained to me everything I need to know in a very clear and simple way. Thank you very much.

[@Mrlittlebit394]

Excellent, explained in easy step by step, I like the fact he talks like we aren't all park tool/gcn bike mechanics with fully equipped workshops!

[@ranggiarohmansani]

Great tutorial, and the most awesome thing is that you show the way to do it without special tools, even thought you have it, it's really helpful! thank you!

[@davechesney7721]

Great video as are the others I have looked at on the channel.Very good and precise description of steps to take.😊 Thanks very much. Dave in Thailand

[@heavymetaldad5590]

Perfect video for this, I brought a new freehub then found this video, just got to hope the freehub fits OK then I'll investigate the old one

[@theatomiccat1]

A straight forward guide for sorting out hubs, thanks very much.

[@janatlmb2770]

I guess not many people do this but your video helped a lot. I successfully changed the hub body. Initially I thought I can take it out without disturbing the ball bearing but cleaning that up was very easy. Now it pursue a kitten

[@ellerybice3787]

Yes! A multi spline wrench. This fellow is more knowledgeable about the proper tools for this job than any so called bicycle mechanic that I have spoken too about this free hub disassembly procedure.

[@FreeToCycle]

Thanks! Glad it helped you out.

[@leonshamis]

What size?

[@ioannidesalex]

​@@leonshamis11mm

[@leonshamis]

@@ioannidesalex but what size is multispline?

[@MrSlygoat]

Spot on with the instructions and video, best I've seen!

[@carphead2009]

Thanks for your video, i got to the cone stage and wasn't sure how much to tighten them against the bearings, this is when i found your video. Very helpful. Cheers.

[@StacksSats]

great video! serviced the front hub a few days ago. Saved the rear hub for this weekend

[@kirkrobertson2099]

Glad this vid is still up. Big help thanks. Obviously

[@dendriller]

Concise and to the point, Thank you!!!!!

[@Hootyhoo-jq9vq]

Best video for sorting out rear hub. Thank you sharing your knowledge.

[@paulbuswell6566]

just about to service my old mtb hubs.The magnet idea is brilliant!

[@Baha45315]

Cheers for posting that video, really helped me out, didn't realise it was so straight forward Cheers Evan

[@wittmf]

Nice informative video! Made complete sense, and I’ve got to do this to my mountain bike.

[@hansmclain6749]

Best video I have watched on cup and cone. Very detailed. I dont think I packed enough grease in mine, nothing came out. I might have also over tightened a touch as I felt a little tension. Thank you so much for making such a detailed video.

[@carreteras101]

Thank you for a very thorough and clear tutorial. You have a new subscriber.

[@timothyinman5494]

I found that a pair of face tweezers works amazing for picking up and placing bearings into your hub. Just a tip but you can use a little screw driver

[@chrishughes3960]

Brilliant such a clear slow instruction perfect thanks

[@Peteshndl]

well done video. i appreciated the attention to detail.

[@Mrlittlebit394]

Excellent step by step advice 👍

[@paulcombes3782]

Fantastic video , thank you Free To Cycle .

[@angrahell]

Excellent thank you! My new wheel was way too tight and grindy, the locknut too was as tight as can be and a pain to get off

[@53glowe]

Excellent tutorial...well done in taking the time and effort to produce it. Thankyou 🚵👍

[@scottrider7271]

Reminds me of servicing my super record bb back in 89'... the bearings were all loose. Took some time and patience but man... it was butter smooth.

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

Great walk through

[@slepycitron]

Clear, sensible. Thank you. Like so! 🙂

[@d2eng605]

Really useful tutorial, good job.

[@ramitche11]

Great instructional video, thank you.

[@steveofx23]

Great video, best one i've seen 👌

[@armandoaguilera2969]

ThankYou so much for this video, I gave it a thumbs up and suscribed.

[@rjfpace]

Brilliant. Thank you.

[@chuckp3739]

Thank you so much. This was the most informative video on removing and cleaning the free hub . .

[@briansavidant8284]

Super helpful. Thank you so much. Grouseman

[@fredobermann6766]

Well done! Thanks!

[@todgerino]

Great video, very clear. thanks man!

[@cm7097]

Great very systematic top job.

[@SF-wr4zn]

Perfect thanks, just confirmed that I’ll be off to the bike shop tomorrow 👍🏻

[@fernandourrea3677]

Gracias por la instrucción. It helped me to do it right. Regards!🚴🏼‍♂️

[@billnewman5199]

Great video.Very well explained thank you.

[@joeennis2571]

excellent tutorial so good i subscribed and liked

[@Non-Stick_Pan]

It's an M12 multispline bit if you want to purchase the correct tool to remove the freehub body. I had one in my toolbox that I bought about five years ago for the flywheel bolts on a Volvo T5.

[@senorx7099]

Thanks! That was the tutorial I was looking for.

[@newttella1043]

Well explained!

[@deltafour1212]

What a godsend!

[@ThienThanh]

❤ thanks you for sharing

[@anthony21216]

Great vid mate

[@thoushaltfall7427]

Great video. Thanks

[@jackquack2979]

Great vid. Ta v much

[@arncj18]

mine had a free hub lock ring, the same type you need those 32 teeth tools for

[@samionur]

Great tutorial, I am wondering if you can install a sram XD driver to this kind of hub?

[@theneuz3131]

Does using a magnet to remove bearings cause the bearings to become a bit magnetic also, then bearings can attract metal to them that might cause excessive wear ?

[@SinnerSince1962]

This video nails it! Thanks!

[@stevebennett3587]

👍great video, I've got a free hub that slips, and not fully engages every know an then, hopefully the free hub can be replaced, or its a new wheel😒

[@dingdongd5953]

What is the size of the hex head you used to remove the freehub body?

[@Sandersman]

10mm usually

[@mrbadger9920]

Thanks for that. That's my weekend job planned.

[@micoramos7234]

great tutorial! btw are you from wales?

[@ioannidesalex]

What is the name of this proper tool to remove the freehub mounting bolt ?

[@bjn_bikes9015]

What size hex fir the free hub

[@TigerCarpenter]

great instructions, right when I needed them I suspect the clutch(es) inside the freehub body are not springing back, because the bike wasn't used for an extended period of time, and was stored outdoors in the tropics. is it OK for me to remove the dust cover gently using the gear pulling jaws (I have them) or something, and then clean the inside of the freehub, and put it all back together? I know some people will just order a new freehub and replace it, but: 1. I prefer to fix it if it is possible 2. the availability of such parts is not guaranteed where I live thanks! PS of course if I find out the clutch(es) is/are broken, I will be forced to buy a new wheel maybe, which is easier than sourcing this freehub for me. but I suspect they might be just not springing back because ot he old sticky half dry grease.

[@dragosdragnea7344]

Which size multi spline did you use or which size Allen key did you use ?

[@w1nchester32]

excellewnt!

[@o0Vion70o]

Thank you 😘

[@sethmeistergee]

What kind of spline tool is that? There are a lot of different spline tools it seems and I want to make sure I get the right one. Thanks!

[@ThatCynicalBrit]

Great video. Sometimes when I tighten the locknut at the end, the axle turns with it. As I'm holding the cone in place with my cone spanner, this effectively loosens the cone again. I do not have an axle vise at the moment. Any thoughts/tips?

[@nelsonhibbert5267]

Do you have an edelweiss?

[@rooksfoot1184]

sometimes u have to put a 17mm-15mm spanner on both end on of the hub slightly(just slighlty) over tighten... then cone spanner both end to reduce it til just right.. trial and error(IE undo and start again).... or if u have a vise clamp the centre axle with cardboard to protect the thread to stop it spinning... depends on corrosion or how good the tolerences were on the cones lock rings and axle u got...happy trails...

[@tomsheppard1224]

Where do you get your spline tool from? Can you send a link? My free seams to be an 11mm Hex, as 10 & 12mm don't correctly.

[@epad2550]

Do you typically need a hub dust cover?

[@thisiknowwithjohnfield5067]

Great video! I noticed my hub is having a light grinding sound. Time to service it and this will get it done. Any thoughts on a good grease that has low friction capabilities? Thanks!!!

[@karoltakisobie6638]

Should balls be replaced periodically or only if needed?

[@FreeToCycle]

Only if needed!

[@erniesesamstrae9949]

Total interessantes Video. Habe die gleiche Narbe und die macht Geräusche. Werde mal versuchen, mit Hilfe des Videos meine Narbe zu reparieren. Leider verstehe ich Englisch nicht sooo gut und hoffe, ich habe trotzdem vieles verstanden. Waren die Kugeln später beim Einbau wieder neu? Vielen Dank für das Video. Schönen Gruß... Franz

[@simonpowell2559]

Great vid. I've done mine. But think my bearing race, if that is the correct term (the bit on the axil where the bearings run.) Is pitted. Time for a change? I think yes.

[@irener7266]

Thank you very much. I accidently put the ball bearings together. Is it a big problem, because you said we must keep the ball bearings from the left en the right side apart. Thanks for the answer.

[@FreeToCycle]

Not a problem as long as the bearings are all in perfect condition!

[@irener7266]

@@FreeToCycle thank you very much!

[@daheldraed]

Free up alankey size?

[@dsmdallas2466]

U R DA MAN! THANKS

[@FreeToCycle]

👍

[@Hootyhoo-jq9vq]

Can someone make a video on finding a ball bearing that skittered off in me workshop?. I’m quite certain it is in the clutter somewhere, but I’m at a loss.

[@thecopaceticlife]

Thank you!! This is what I need to see.. removing the freehub body to service it. What size is that hex key?

[@carlos.5290]

It looks like ten mm

[@johnpauldelapena2861]

a 10 wont work needs a bigger more like a 12 or a 14

[@jonshaw6650]

What size is the allen your using to get the free hub off

[@markveloso1298]

Great tutorial, very detailed! What size was the spline/hex tool used to remove the freehub body? Thanks

[@martinwangen4099]

Mine was 10mm

[@FreeToCycle]

Usually a M10 multi spline!

[@sethmeistergee]

@@FreeToCycle Are those called something else in the states? (Sorry I'm looking on Amazon -- if I should be looking elsewhere can you please let me know where?) Thank you!

[@leonshamis]

What size is the 12 spline key? And what size is hex key?

[@coderedfit]

How to get new bearings, what size? Thanks for the video!

[@steve0680657]

Front Size 3/16" balls and 10 balls each side. Rear Size 1/4" balls and 9 balls each side. Grease doesn't really matter which. The "TF2 lithium" stuff often comes with the ball bearings.

[@PaulChapman1bz]

@@steve0680657 hi Steve, would this info apply to shimano hubs with the quick release mechanism? I was about to pop out and buy a job lot of the 1/4 inch for front and rear and the heavens just opened so I'm going tomorrow instead.

[@jornmulder]

side 12 hex for me does not fit, do i need a bigger tool ?15 ?

[@shaneschannel2081]

Shimano rear fn m475 free hub body where can I order new one please Shane uk

[@MrJohndawkins06]

What hub is this?

[@boivi4898]

What is the size of the allen key you used? My maybe 11mm Hex? I try 10 too small & 12mm doesn't fit (big). Thanks.

[@tilakvlogs1759]

Which size star l key use

[@timothyinman5494]

Are free ups universal for Shimano hubs

[@miketaylor05]

Thanks for the video, very clear. Just wondering what size hex head do you typically need? I've only got up to 10mm and so will need to buy a larger but don't know what size

[@FreeToCycle]

12mm hex

[@miketaylor05]

@@FreeToCycle ah great, thank you!

[@steriophonic1]

@@miketaylor05 did the 12mm fit

[@miketaylor05]

@@steriophonic1 mine ended up needing a 11mm hex

[@martijnoverhof1814]

Hi, I’ve got a question. I need to replace my Shimano FH-TX505. Is the disassembly and assembly the same way as in the video or is it different?

[@FreeToCycle]

Yes same basic idea! Your hub use’s 18 , 1/4’’ball bearings!

[@martijnoverhof1814]

Great, thanks !!

[@Bentot1027]

allen what size

[@MNDPH]

Is this shimano fh c201 hub?

[@leinad7776]

My LBS repacked my rear hub. It was turning well for about 20secs+. Now when I spin it, it only spins for 10-15 secs. there is no play in the axle. Is it because of too tight cone? Does the longer the spin a good indication of correctly adjusted cone or just the smoothness of turning the axle?

[@Northstar-Media]

Its just because its well packed with grease. Long as bearings are not rumbling & no play you are good to go.

[@andtheflyinglizard]

do you think its possible to put a sram xd freewheel on it? thx

[@EhButU]

Great Video - seems to be a lot of Americanised "...you can go ahead and..." - as in all the American instructional videos on KZbin