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The freewheel is a ratcheting mechanism, that coupled with a set of gears, is that threaded onto the rear hub of a bike. The freewheel allows the rear wheel to engage and move when the pedals are spun forward, but coast freely when the pedals are stationary or spun backwards.

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Why is my freewheel slipping?

Yes water might got in the freewheel and partially removed the grease, therefore causing the sprawls to wore out and weaken the spring inside. …
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How should I lubricate my Shimano freewheel?

After loosening it only enough to be removed by dialing it like a rotary phone place the magnet under the freewheel. … With all the bearings in place put it back in the external freewheel. While forcing the internal freewheel in, rotate the outer freewheel clockwise so the sprawls would not interfere. …
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