Freewheel Removal & Installation

Calvin demonstrates how to remove and install a threaded freewheel and choose the correct tool.

Important note!
There's another cog system called a "cassette", and the procedures in this video are for freewheel systems, not cassette systems.
If you're not sure what you've got, watch this other video to help you determine which is which.
▶︎    • Determining Cassette/Freewheel Type &...  

Why are we doing this? Sprocket teeth wear over time and no longer engage the chain leading to poor drivetrain train performance and chain skipping. This procedure is also used when replacing the cassette for an upgrade or to changing gear ratios.

Video contents:
00:00 Preliminary Info
01:20 Freewheel Tool Selection
03:43 Removal Process
05:18 Installation Process

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➤Other Cassette & Freewheel Videos:
Determining Cassette/Freewheel Type & Tool Selection ▶︎    • Determining Cassette/Freewheel Type &...  
Cassette Removal & Installation ▶︎    • Cassette Removal & Installation  

➤ Tools & materials used:
Freewheel Removal Tool Options:
• FR-1.3 Freewheel Remover: https://www.parktool.com/product/free...
• FR-2 Freewheel Remover: https://www.parktool.com/product/free...
• FR-3 Freewheel Remover: https://www.parktool.com/product/free...
• FR-4 Freewheel Remover: https://www.parktool.com/product/free...
• FR-7 Freewheel Remover: https://www.parktool.com/product/free...
• FR-6 Freewheel Remover: https://www.parktool.com/product/free...
• FR-8 Freewheel Remover: https://www.parktool.com/product/free...

Grease or Anti-seize:
• ASC-1 Anti-Seize Compound: https://www.parktool.com/product/anti...

Other options:
• PPL-1 Polylube 1000™ Lubricant (Tube): https://www.parktool.com/product/poly...
• PPL-2 Polylube 1000™ Lubricant (Tub): https://www.parktool.com/product/poly...

Chain Whip:
• SR-12.2 Sprocket Remover / Chain Whip: https://www.parktool.com/product/spro...
Other options:
• HCW-16.3 Chain Whip / Pedal Wrench: https://www.parktool.com/product/chai...
• SR-2.3 Sprocket Remover / Chain Whip: https://www.parktool.com/product/spro...
• CP-1.2 Cassette Pliers: https://www.parktool.com/product/cass...

Lockring Driver (wrench):
• PAW-12 12-Inch Adjustable Wrench: https://www.parktool.com/product/adju...
Other options:
• FRW-1 Freewheel Remover Wrench: https://www.parktool.com/product/free...

For a text-based walk-through of this process:
https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-...

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