I need to get these calibur cranks off and they won’t budge.
When I was putting them on,I got someone to do it for me and they put all their strength into it.
Like everything they got and they were wayyy stronger than me.
I have a crank tool and I’m trying to hammer as hard as I can but they literally won’t move.
I saw a video and it says you need to take a middle spacer inside out.
I’m not sure if this is a spacer or if it’s part of the bike because when I try take it out with anything,it won’t come out.
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks
by LuckTraditional3808
19 Comments
Looks like there’s zero grease in there! If you fitted them raw, they’re very very hard to remove. You’ll preferably need the crank tool which is just essentially a threaded metal bar that goes into the axle and you then hit with a mallet to knock the axle through. As you’ve said you’ve got that tool, you need to absolutely wail on it! Obviously making sure not to hit your frame. Usually at this stage you need proper force to remove the cranks, bot just gentle taps. Try getting some oil to seep into the axle interface for a start. Internal bb spacer has no relevance to the cranks being stuck on.
take the chain off first. Put the bike upside down then hammer
When you hammer you have to support the frame or the shock will just get lost through the tires. Some heat on the crank arm at the spindle end and penetrating fluid will help a lot. Either a heat gun for a long time or carefully with a torch, keep the spindle cool or try putting the tool in the freezer for a while then it will sink the heat from the spindle to keep it cold while leaving the crank arm hot.
…. have you tried hitting it with your purse?
You’re probably not holding your mouth right.
First, take the chain off. Second, heavier hammer. You could also try some PB blaster on it as well. Just make sure to wipe it all fine afterward. Use some dawn soap. Then when you put up back, use grease.
You got some hammerin’ to do.
If you cant do it find a shop that can .
Looks like you cranked on ‘em a bit too hard..
…I’ll see myself out…
You need to get the odyssey calibur crank puller it screws right into the spindle and then you can smack the back of it with a hammer and it’ll slide off. I have the same cranks. It’s not always easy but it always works
Is that the park ranger? I think we have the same exact setup 😂 you gotta hit it hard asf with the hammer go wild on it lol
Did you take the washer out (pic 1) before threading on the crank tool?
Get some grease wd40 in there to try and clear out and grime that may have built up then try and pack with grease then try heating it to get it to melt down
Do you still have a cone washer on while you’re trying to extract it? Just looks like there is.
Use a big hammer and hit that motherfucker like it owes you money.
Spit on it
Take the chain off for a start mate. Then smack the shit out of it. If that doesn’t work, heat up the outside of the arm and spray penetration spray into the axle to keep it cool, you want the crank arm to expand with the heat . When it’s toasty, smack the fucking shit out of it.
When you rebuild use grease
If you aren’t worried about the paint, take a propane torch to the area around the spindle for a minute to warm it up. The crank will expand slightly and make taking it off easier.
They’re Odyssey