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I would like to remove the wheel that is being held in by this contraption:

I tried to use a standard socket wrench, but couldn't get just the right size: 1/2" or 13mm seems too small; 5/8" or 14mm seems too big.
Also, I'm not sure if there's a trick involving the black part. What's that called? Is there a special technique? The other end of the rod looks the same.

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The hex is irrelevant, don't turn it. The black part is the heart of the matter. This is an E-clip.

Pop it off with a small screwdriver but control it with your finger - it WILL go flying!

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  • Thanks for your answer. The e-clips come off, but it doesn't seem any closer to removing the white part. Is there another step after that?
    – WBT
    Jul 30, 2016 at 22:30
  • There may be a set-screw, the part may be stuck there out of habit, or (less likely) it may be pressed on.
    – Harper - Reinstate Monica
    Jul 30, 2016 at 22:32
  • aka: retaining ring, for which they make spreader pliers. But e-clips you can do with a needle nose.
    – Mazura
    Jul 31, 2016 at 10:02

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