What tools to remove chainset

canada16

Going to change over my chainset today, what tools do I need?

Got allan keys,

Removing XT M770 and fitting Deus xc

Do I only need one tool, I got a box full of tools, and dont know what half of them do :oops:

Thanks

nicklouse

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-hel ... nk-service

canada16

went through most of the list and cant see any special tools needed beside an allan key?

Is this the only thing I need, also keeping the shimano XT BB so that wont be removed.

Is this right?

anjs

you need the tool to do the pre load nut on the cranks

canada16

Sorry to be a pain, but do you know what it looks like>?

Sorry this is my first attempt and cannot see on google when I type in m770 crank removal tool.

Thanks so much

canada16

Is this it to remove the crank only ?

http://www.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&q= ... 60&bih=818

Dont think I have one

mister p

To remove the cap on the left XT crank arm you need a tool that looks like this -

mrfmilo

I use a butter knife. Works fine.

canada16

So an allan key and butter knife it is.

Thanks

nicklouse

and then the BB tool.

so get one of these

http://www.parktool.com/product/bottom- ... tool-BBT-9

canada16

OK Got cranks on, but there is a 1mm gap on the drive side and the other, do I need spacers, or is this right? I have not removed the BB, so the the spacers go on the outside of the BB, or is there supoposed to be a small gap?

Thanks

nicklouse

Presuming that the old BB was fitted correctly.

you have not tightened up the bolt enough.

canada16

3 Spacer came with the raceface, so do I need to take the bb off and fit more spacers?

Only 1 spacer on the Shimano BB, and done the bolt up tight as I can

Thanks Nick

canada16

Cant get this BB off for the life of me, its welded on.

canada16

FEW Got it off !!

Hard work,

nicklouse

what width is the BB shell?

read the link I posted at top. and make sure you have it assembled correctly.

canada16

Its all good nick no spaces after I fitted the 3 spacer and went in nice and tight, everything seems to be lining up.

Now for the pedals, chain and cassette and I will be done, FEW !!

2 Spacers went on the drive side and 1 on the other, seems ok.

Should I tighten the arm as tight as I can? as it says I cant overload it

Anonymous

Does it not come with ANY instructions?

canada16

all done it looks sweet, my first proper bike job, really satisfying

Thanks guys