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Old 10-05-16, 09:29 AM
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gsa103
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I got it out. I tried several methods most of which didn't work.

Ultimately, hitting the NDS crank-arm with a rubber mallet was enough to loosen it a hair. Once it moved 0.5mm or so, I was able to use a breaker bar and the self-extractor to finish it.

So follow-up question.

I bought the bike used, and the plastic thread protector for the Shimano tool is missing. Does anyone have a recommendation for something to put in there to keep the threads clean?
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