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How Do You Remove a Bike Crank from a Pedal?

Published in Bike Maintenance 1 min read

You can't remove a bike crank from a pedal. Pedals are attached to the crank arms, not the other way around. To remove a pedal, you need to use a pedal wrench and follow these steps:

  1. Locate the pedal wrench size: Most pedals use a 15mm wrench, but some might require a different size.
  2. Position the wrench: Place the wrench on the flat side of the pedal axle, ensuring it's securely fitted.
  3. Turn the wrench counterclockwise: This will loosen the pedal and allow it to be removed from the crank arm.
  4. Remove the pedal: Once the pedal is loose enough, you can pull it off the crank arm.

Note: Some pedals might have a left-hand thread, which requires turning the wrench clockwise to loosen it. This is usually indicated by an "L" or a left-hand thread symbol on the pedal itself.

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