Installing cotterless cranks

Posted on Sun 21st, December 2008

• #1

melon

i recently removed my cranks using this park tool: http://www.parktool.com/products/det...6&item=CCP%2D2

i have the square taper type of spindle with a threaded rod on the end where a nut sits to hold the cranks.

i dont really understand how i re-install the cranks back onto the spindle. how do i press it back onto the tapered spindle?

im guessing i dont just push it on tight and do up the nut, as i had to use quite a bit of pressure to undo them with the removeing tool.

ive done some searches but i only ever find info on how to remove the cranks.
• #2

deleted

I don't know either mate - I just screwed the nuts back on like you said. Haven't fallen off yet touch wood
• #3

Celadon

yeah I though you just compressed it back on with the nut, and then just check them and tighten them if they feel loose after riding on them. surely?
• #4

melon

thats what i thought, but it almost seems too simple. considering how hard it way to get them off with the puller i thought there was more to the process of putten them back on.
• #5

Slack

no, you just do the nut up. tight.
• #6

Stein

Thanks jim:D
• #7

user7682

re-read the post. haha

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