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How do you remove a bike crank without a crank puller?
- Step 1: Put on Gloves to Protect Yourself, Clean the Parts, and Pop the Safety Tab.
- Step 2: Remove the Bike Crank Nuts or Bolts.
- Step 3: Remove all Washers.
- Step 4: Identify the Crank and Turn the Coupler.
What tool do I need to remove crank arm?
Crank pullers
are used for the removal of basic three-piece crank types: square-type spindle arms, and splined-type spindle arms. Square tapered spindles are made with a slight slope or taper. This shape creates a wedge as it is driven into the square hole of the crank.
How do you remove a Shimano crank arm?
Do I need a crank puller?
Do I Need A Crank Puller?
Yes, there are ways to remove cranks without the crank puller but they will almost certainly do a lot of damage
. There is no reason not to buy a crank puller as they a fairly prices starting from $8.99 upwards.