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InstructIon Manual
Lubrication and Adjustment - Cotterless Cranks
to adjust the freeplay in a three piece type bottom bracket, loosen the lockring on the left side by
turning it counter-clockwise, then turn the adjusting cup as required. Re-tighten the lockring being
sure not to alter the cup adjustment.
To disassemble:
1 . Remove the cranks from the axle.
2 . Remove the left side lockring by turning it counter-clockwise.
3 . Remove the adjusting cup by turning it counter-clockwise.
4 . Remove the left ball retainer and slide the axle out of the frame to the left.
5 . Remove the right side fixed cup by turning it counter-clockwise and remove the right ball
retainer.
clean and inspect all bearing surfaces and ball retainers, and replace any damaged parts. Pack the
ball bearing retainers with grease, then reassemble in the reverse of the above procedure.
Cotterless Crank Removal
To remove cotterless cranks use the following procedure.
Note that a special tool will be required.
1 . Remove the dust cap with a coin or screwdriver.
2 . Loosen the flange nut or bolt and washer, and remove.
3 . Screw the removing tool into the crank and tighten.
4 . Turn the screw bolt down until the crank comes away from the axle.
Detailed maintenance
Fixed Cup
Bottom Bracket
Cotterless Crank removing tool
Ball Retainer
Axle
Adjusting Cup
Lockring
Bottom Bracket
Shell
Remove the dust cap.
Loosen and remove
the flange nut.
