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knusper_gelee on March 31, 2026 5:33 am what penetrating oil did you try on the lockring? how much heat did you apply?
Agitated_Duck_4873 on March 31, 2026 5:33 am Looks like a cassette. Have you tried using a chain whip?
Pagiras on March 31, 2026 5:37 am That’s a casette. Use a casette removal tool and a chainwhip and enough leverage.
2getgeorge on March 31, 2026 5:38 am You need a chain whip and cassette tool for removal. And the cassette tool and a torque wrench set to 40NM for replacement.
Tasty_Event_7721 on March 31, 2026 6:11 am Obviously not all the methods because an angle grinder is one of them.
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I’m pretty sure that’s a cassette
what penetrating oil did you try on the lockring? how much heat did you apply?
Looks like a cassette. Have you tried using a chain whip?
That’s a casette. Use a casette removal tool and a chainwhip and enough leverage.
You need a chain whip and cassette tool for removal. And the cassette tool and a torque wrench set to 40NM for replacement.
Obviously not all the methods because an angle grinder is one of them.