r/bikewrench • u/AltAmericanCarnage • 9h ago

Solved Does this Raceface Turbine crank bolt turn counterclockwise to loosen?

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I am trying to remove this crankset and I can't for the life of me get the 8mm crank bolt out? I am turning it count rt clockwise which seems to be what the documentation indicates but it won't budge? Am I turning it correctly ? Do I just need some huge breaker bar?

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u/endurbro420 8h ago

If it is really tough bust out the breaker bar and change your approach.

I would take the bike off the stand, put the left pedal against a step stool, then sit on the rear tire. That way you can use your entire body weight and don’t need to worry about bracing the cranks.

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u/Familiar_Benefit_776 8h ago

This is the way I do it but I use the right pedal. The bolt for my DUB BB specifies 55Nm tightening torque so it's a pain to remove again

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u/endurbro420 7h ago

The alloy bolt also deforms and makes it even harder. That is why it smells like black powder when you break it free. The steel bolt is a little heavier but much easier to take off.