GPX Crankset

Chunkers1980
Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
edited July 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
Anyone help?

In this http://www.sram.com/_media/techdocs/200 ... 5-r5-e.pdf

what way should the 8mm bolt be turned to unscrew in fig.4?

It ain't budging, so before I really give it some I want to be 100% but this tech doc is rubbish....

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    standard thread. anti clockwise.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    As said, right tight, left loose.

    It's a self extracting bolt so you don't need anything other than the 8mm, however I found mine was seized solid. I got it loose eventually through a combination of 3-in-1 penetrating oil (far better than WD40 and the like), a breaker bar, and heating it with flame! Tied the crank to the frame with rope also.

    When re-fitting I'd advise using anti-seize grease on the thread.

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