I want to put my new sprocket on but I’m trying to loosen my crank and I’m not a weak guy but it just won’t budge. Someone suggested a impact drive but I don’t know if that’s a good idea. Any input would be appreciated
by jakejeanes2696
I want to put my new sprocket on but I’m trying to loosen my crank and I’m not a weak guy but it just won’t budge. Someone suggested a impact drive but I don’t know if that’s a good idea. Any input would be appreciated
by jakejeanes2696
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There’s a tool called a crank puller , you might need to invest
I don’t really know anything about those cranks but is it possible you have to loosen the nut on the other side and pull the drive side out with 1 piece with the crank arm and axle still together?
Just so you get the notification I’ll just do a new post, just thoughT of something else…. Remember the right side will be reversed threaded, left side is normal.
If the arm is stuck then remove the bolt and get a socket that sits on the axle (where the bolt would have been) and give it a few love taps with a hammer
Longer Allen key and an extension bar, they can be over torqued from the factory so can be tricky to initially get off. Impact driver isn’t a bad shout, but I’d try a good Allen key with as much leverage as needs first.
As others answers if the other side can also be loosened you can spray some lube down the axle, and/or take off the opposite arm to slide the crank set out, slightly more faffy than what you’d want to do, but still allow you to fit your new sprocket