Originally Posted by
cny-bikeman
There is no need at all to remove the fixed cup if you are not replacing it. Shops never do so. It can be both cleaned and inspected in place. Use a flashlight and a ballpoint pen or awl to check for pits and uneven wear.
Thanks bikeman. I was under the impression you had to remove the fixed cup to clean and lube it. I watched a few youtube videos for servicing a bottom bracket (not by shop bike owners by regular people like me) and saw the whole bracket being removed so thats where this is coming from. I'll know this for next time.