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Old 08-20-14 | 02:58 AM
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How do I replace a crank?



I need to remove and replace the crank. What tool do I need? I live in the UK.
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Old 08-20-14 | 06:45 AM
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You need a crank extractor like this X-Tools Crank Extractor | Chain Reaction Cycles

First, remove the plastics cap, 2nd, the crank bold, then use the crank extractor.
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You need a crank extractor like this X-Tools Crank Extractor | Chain Reaction Cycles

First, remove the plastics cap, 2nd, the crank bold, then use the crank extractor.
Just make sure that you thread the crank extractor ALL THE WAY IN. If you don't thread it all the way in, you can strip out the crank arm threads. Then instead of being threaded, you'll be screwed.
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... Then instead of being threaded, you'll be screwed.
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