Old 01-15-25 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tcarlyle
Hei,
thanks! I managed to get the crank extractor tool and remove the crankset! Now the challenge is to remove the bottom bracket. I got something similar to the picture from Kontacts answer. it looks to match the threads I have but it doesnt go very deep, so it stays a bit loose so when I try to use a arm wrench to turn it, the tool slips from the bottom bracket. Could it be that I have the wrong tool/fit? Or any thoughts of what could be the issue?
You probably want to retain it in some fashion like this-
Adjust bolt length & washer stack to suit. Bolt is 8mm x 1mm thread. 8mmx1.25mm is more common.

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