Remove Axle to replace Freewheel Body

[burtondogs]

I get stumped sometimes on axles and dont want to screw this up.
Need Guidance ..........

I removed lock nut & washers.. From the non-drive side.



When I try and remove the cone, the axle just spins with it.


Do I need to keep the Lock Nut on and use opposite torque to loosen the cone?
or does this means my axle is bent .. ?
What am I screwing up?

I already gashed my knuckle open on the Rotor.....Ouch!




I am offering a Magic Hat h.I.P.A. to whoever can help me figure this out.



Thanks
Jim

[Forest_biker]

The Park Tool Site has some pretty handy guides.

The cone shouldn't be too tight. If you hit it with some penetrating oil and I'd use (carefully) visegrips on the axle after you wrap up the threads in some cardboard.---> Basically, don't damage the threads.

Check these out first:

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=105

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=45

[TriassicDoc]

I can't help you, but I thought it was quite clever to use zip ties with your bandage.

[burtondogs]

Thanks Chris.

I was gonna hold the axle with vice grips , but i thought I must be doing something wrong if I had to do that.
Ill try with protected threads.


Zipties & Duct Tape beats a trip to Medicus anyday.

[Bikegeek]

Try removing the "nut" that's left under what you've already removed.........
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[burtondogs]

Success !!

I think....

Axle removed.


Freewheel body removed with 10mm allen


Old BB's removed.


New Freewheel Body & BB's


install Freewheel Body

(file photo)

[9] New 1/4" BB's & grease , Drive side & non-drive side.


Axle re-assembled, cassette put back on.

If you pass me walking thru the woods tomorrow , you know I screwed something up.

Thanks for your help.
Jim