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Old 09-04-11, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Medic Zero
I backed it WAY off, but it's possible I might have been able to back it off more. I'll try that one more time, but am thinking I may need to track down a thin wall socket. Anyone know if I am correct in assuming that is a 14mm? Also still open to suggestions to clean out any possible lingering plastic in the threads (sans threadchaser).

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You HAVE to remove the nut FIRST or all you are going to do is strip the threads out of the crank if you get the puller on without removing the nut. +1 on the 14mm craftsman 12 point 3/8 drive usually fitting
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