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Crank Removal sans Crank Remover Tool

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flag sinkoman
Posted: Dec 9, 2008 at 0:54 Quote
Ok, so, since my wrist is out of commission for the time being, I figured I may as well give my bike a good top to bottom cleaning to pass the time.

Problem is, I don't have a crank remover tool. The spindle bosses are so dented up that I doubt that one would fit in there anyway :/

So, how do I get these f*ckers off? Last time they needed to come off, I ended up hitting them with a hammer, which actually worked beautifully. Not too keen on doing it again though.
flag punkpigpen
Posted: Dec 9, 2008 at 6:00 Quote
I just did it recently... a hard rubber mallet is really the only way to go....sometimes it still feels like it won't move but it will. just keep hammerin'!
flag yourusername
O+ FL
Posted: Dec 9, 2008 at 6:25 Quote
Here you go, it's in spanish but it's a video, so you kinda get what he's doing just by watching, hope it helps out. And as for using a rubber mallet, it is better but a regular hammer does the trick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdkd-iO2UJo
flag JokerMachine
Posted: Dec 9, 2008 at 7:53 Quote
Block of wood (keeps you from FUBAR'ing your spindle) and a large hammer. Smack smack smack.
flag ezekiel
Posted: Dec 9, 2008 at 11:25 Quote
I'll put another vote in for the rubber mallet, its worked miracles for removing stuck parts of all types without causing damage.
flag benbo111
Posted: Dec 9, 2008 at 11:39 Quote
i third the rubber mallet... just dont bend your spindle...
flag yourusername
O+ FL
Posted: Dec 9, 2008 at 12:53 Quote
I really doubt banging on the spindle a bit is gonna bend it.
flag lettusdude
Posted: Dec 9, 2008 at 15:50 Quote
Another vote for the rubber mallet. Such a useful tool that I've used many times. Like Alex-Mtl said, you're not going to bend it by using a rubber mallet. Think of all the abuse it takes from every day riding. A few light taps wont hurt anything.
flag sinkoman
Posted: Dec 9, 2008 at 19:37 Quote
Thanks guys. Rubber mallet worked great.
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