Friday, May 15, 2009

Repairing stripped crank arm extraction threads

What do you do when the crank arm extraction threads strip out?



Repair them with the Stein Crank Extractor System:


Install the cutter pilot into the bottom bracket spindle:


Put the oversized tap onto the pilot:


Cut new threads:



Install the special Stein self extracting cap:


Rotate the cank bolt counter clockwise to remove the crank arm:


Now the crank arm is re-usable and better than new for only $25: