Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
Yes, a standard 8mm x 1mm crank bolt will work fine. Install with any appropriate size socket wrench. To remove the arms non-destructively without the official puller, use Jacobs chuck wedges behind the arms:
More detail required. I wouldn't advise wedging these tools in behind the crank with force in order to remove the crank. Doing it that way will result in the bottom bracket bearings taking the reaction force needed to separate the crank from the spindle. You don't want that.