Shimano compatible 11S freebody - bust or reuse?

[mecheng89]

Good morning Hubbers!

I was doing some deep cleaning of my transmission over the weekend, and after accidentaly removing the freebody (I didn't know that popped off that easily), I discovered one of the pawl of the freebody came undone.

Is this freebody reuseable, trash, or replace in a little while? As we know, stock is an issue in our count-ree ATM.

Thanks!

[Martin PJ]

It's fine. They all come out like this. Clean it and put back. Don't use too much grease.

[mecheng89]

What concerns me is the spring. It looks a little too far bent backwards to be of any use. The spring actually looks shot. Perhaps procuring the tiny spring is the most cost effective solution.

Which type of grease do you recommend? Regular automotive grease?

[corrie.kuilder]

You also get pawl/spring replacement kits if you want to replace it. Then with regard to cleaning and lubing, I found Glue devil GD2 to work like a charm, cleans like a proper degreaser, and lubes as well (silicone). 

Side note: I regularly remove and clean my cassette and freebody, never had any issues with regard to the use of GD2, but that is my personal experience.

[Barry]

Still looks fine. Take all the other pawls an springs out and give it a good clean with a cloth/earbud etc. I use cold clean spray to clean all the cracks and tight spaces but keep it far away from the bearings. 

Edited November 13, 2023 by Barry

[Danger Dassie]

2 hours ago, mecheng89 said:

What concerns me is the spring. It looks a little too far bent backwards to be of any use. The spring actually looks shot. Perhaps procuring the tiny spring is the most cost effective solution.

Which type of grease do you recommend? Regular automotive grease?

Spring should still be fine, plenty tension there. Regular grease should do the job. 
I use a marine grease from Herchelles, no issues.

[Koos Likkewaan 2]

3 hours ago, mecheng89 said:

Good morning Hubbers!

I was doing some deep cleaning of my transmission over the weekend, and after accidentaly removing the freebody (I didn't know that popped off that easily), I discovered one of the pawl of the freebody came undone.

Is this freebody reuseable, trash, or replace in a little while? As we know, stock is an issue in our count-ree ATM.

Thanks!

All I am reading here is a request for someone to second that an upgrade is required. 😀

Although I agree with everyone that this freebody is perfectly servicable, I will second that you are in serious need of an upgrade.😀