How do I remove this cassette?
07-18-20, 05:13 PM
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How do I remove this cassette?
From a mid-80s Bianchi mountain bike. The 6 speed cassette needs to be replaced... but I don't think I have the tools/knowledge to get the lockring off.
07-18-20, 05:23 PM
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That cassette is a Suntour freewheel and won't come off like a Shimano cassette. The entire freewheel will need to be taken off and likely replaced. Individual cogs or Suntour freewheels can be replaced but sourcing them is hard to do. Few of them are left so the best to do is replace the entire freewheel. There are a number of companies that make replacements. Sunrace is one of them and they have inexpensive freewheel prices. Think about going to your local co-op to get help removing and replacing. Smiles, MH
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See the slot looking grooves at about 11:30 and 5:30 either side of the axle. Take the axle out and then find something that fits both slots. Put that in a vice, then set the wheel on top, line up the slots with your improvised tool in the vise, then turn the wheel counter clockwise..... if I didn't get that messed up in my head. Opposite of what ever direction the chain pull the freewheel.
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07-18-20, 06:02 PM
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Take it to a. bike shop and there will have the correct tool. 30 second job. We never charge.
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See the slot looking grooves at about 11:30 and 5:30 either side of the axle. Take the axle out and then find something that fits both slots. Put that in a vice, then set the wheel on top, line up the slots with your improvised tool in the vise, then turn the wheel counter clockwise..... if I didn't get that messed up in my head. Opposite of what ever direction the chain pull the freewheel.
If you were taking a picture of yourself, would you be that filthy? Clean up next time... <grin>
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****** that thing down with penetrating oil while you order a $10 sun tour 4 prong freewheel tool. Then like said above put the tool in a vice, insert it into that freewheel than turn the rim by hand. Should pop no problem.
Looks like you need a part FR3 or equivalent
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/freewheels.html
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Looks like you need a part FR3 or equivalent
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/freewheels.html
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Thanks for the input, everyone!
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Wipe off the excess oil, put on a new chain, go ride.
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^^^^^ This. AS well as run a wire brush over it and maybe a WD 40 flush before oiling.
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