To install the axle
1.Apply a thin film of bicycle grease to the entire axle, including the splines.
2.Slide the elastomer washer (A, Figure 7) and the 1.0 mm spacer (B, Figure 7) onto the axle until they touch the crank.
3.Gently guide the axle through the left cup (Figure 7). Keep the axle centered and aligned.
If needed to push the axle through, lightly tap the axle end with a plastic mallet.
Make sure the axle is aligned with the right cup. If misaligned, the axle could damage the bearings.
4.Slide the elastomer washer onto the axle (Figure 8) until it touches the cup.
5.As you hold the right crank at 180 degrees with the left crank (Figure 9), push the crank onto the axle splines. When the crank stops (a shallow distance) turn the axle bolt to start the threads.
6.Tighten the axle bolt until the crank stops, between approximately
To check the crank for proper installation
Rotate the cranks so that one of the arms is parallel the seat tube. Put one hand on the crank arm and one hand on the seat tube, and attempt to move the crank arm laterally toward and away from the seat tube. Then spin the cranks. Some seal drag is normal, especially with new bearings.
If the crank feels or sounds loose, or if the motion stops abruptly or you hear a grinding noise coming from the bearings, refer to the Troubleshooting chart.
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B
Figure 7 Insert the axle with the washers
A:Elastomer washer
B:1.0 mm spacer washer
A
| Figure 8 Attach the right | Figure 9 Align the right |
| elastomer (A) | crank at 180 degrees to the |
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| left crank |
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