How To Remove A Shimano Chain. To remove the rivet pin as I mentioned earlier its much easier if you have a chain tool like this. If I wanted to I could put the chain back together using the same rivet.
Make sure that the chain is not too tight to avoid discomfort while riding and oil and lubricate the chain to increase the smoothness and operation of the chain. The chain is an HG40 quick-link. The chain should be able to make this shift with two slight bends in the chain as it wraps around each derailleur pulley.
Park Tool Screw Type Chain Tool CT-32 on Amazon.
Tools needed for crank removal-Rubber mallet-5mm Allen wrench-Shimano fixing bolt tool. Before removing the chain. The instructions however say that Shimano chains require a new connector pin each time the chain is taken apart. If you replacing a worn out chain it might be time for a new cassette and chainring as well.
