Originally Posted by 72andsunny
Should I grease the splines on my Shimano Octalink Splined Cranks?
1) Zinn says it makes no difference.
2) ParkTools website says to grease.
3) Bikeforums search results seems evenly divided.
I'm leaning towards greasing, anybody know the pros and cons?
Thanks!
Captain Mike
2004 Santana Noventa Stowaway
Shimano instructions say grease the spindle.You can't go wrong with grease on them, so what's the issue? If they have self extractors,remove them and the bolts so the splines can be lined up before torquing them.