SRAM Force 22 Crankset Installation

Posted on Mon 5th, May 2014

• #1

chris0

What tools are needed to remove and install the new (2014) Sram Force 22 Crankset?

I'm thinking of removing and putting on a compact for a trip to the dolomites.
• #2

JSM

Assuming you already have a GXP bottom bracket, you'll need some grease and a big allen key. If you don't already have a GXP bottom bracket, you'll need a suitable BB tool. It's a 5-minute job
• #3

chris0

Thanks, I already have the GXP Sram Force BB. I have big allen keys and grease. Thanks for that.
• #4

pooface

you dont need compact in the mountains
• #5

Adscan

16mm hex I believe.
• #6

chris0

OK, I swapped the crankset over and it was pretty easy. However, after I tightened down the non drive side crank to pull the crankset together, I noticed that the slightly wavy/wiggly washer thing on the drive side does not sit flush, i.e. there is a gap between the BB shell and the drive side crank of a few mm. The non-drive side is flush with the BB shell. Is it supposed to be like that?

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