Question: How To Remove Rear Sprocket From Bmx Bicycle Wheel?

How do you remove a rear wheel sprocket?

Cassette Lockring Removal

1. Mount bike in repair stand and remove rear wheel from bike.
2. Remove quick-release skewer.
3. Inspect cassette and select correct type of remover.
4. Engage remover into splines/notches.
5. Install quick-release skewer and install skewer nut on outside of remover.
6. Snug skewer nut against remover.

How do I remove a freehub body?

The axle is independent of the freehub.

1. Remove set screw from side of drive side locknut.
2. Hold non-drive side cone with cone wrench. Loosen and remove drive side locknut.
3. Pull freehub to remove. Use care not to loose small parts. Note orientation of pawls as you remove freehub.

What does adding a tooth to the rear sprocket do?

Adding teeth to the front and rear sprockets have opposite effects. Installing a larger countershaft sprocket creates higher gearing, while a larger rear sprocket lowers gearing. Similarly, a smaller front sprocket lowers the gearing while a smaller rear sprocket makes gearing higher.