Shimano XTR Freehub-servicing

ricardolamos · Post by **ricardolamos** » 9 Feb 2007, 1:07pm

I have just acquired a used XTR M900 freehub and would welcome advice on servicing/lubrication.

The bearings on the hub look pretty straightforward cups/cones however I have never serviced a freehub body before and could do with advice on how to tell how worn it is and how to remove/clean and lubricate.

thanks

georgew · Post by **georgew** » 9 Feb 2007, 1:26pm

Have a look here.

http://www.parktool.com/repair/

ricardolamos · Post by **ricardolamos** » 9 Feb 2007, 1:39pm

Thanks George

What type of lubes are best for freehubs would you think?

reohn2 · Post by **reohn2** » 9 Feb 2007, 9:43pm

Shimano grease is good stuff.

georgew · Post by **georgew** » 9 Feb 2007, 10:41pm

I would have thought any Lithium based grease really. It's not as if it's a fast-turning application.

reohn2 · Post by **reohn2** » 10 Feb 2007, 9:07am

georgew wrote:I would have thought any Lithium based grease really. It's not as if it's a fast-turning application.

I've found other greases a little thin(viscosity)and they leak through the seals but the Shimano stuff is a bit stickier.

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