Shimano Square Taper Bottom Bracket Removal Guide

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Shimano square taper bottom bracket removal guide
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@fuzzblightyear145 3 ай бұрын

it's all smiles when the BB is new, clean and shiny. Trying to remove a 20yr old Trek BB...😫😫

@zer0kelvin212 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the video. For a difficult to remove crank, I strapped the crank arn to the frame's down tube for leverage.

@funkycoldmedina8727 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for showing this video, you saved me from ruining the bike because I don't have those tools , so I'll take it to a shop that has all the tools to work on my bike. God bless

@whiskeytangopapa1232 Ай бұрын

Finally a good video on how to do this for the most common bikes. Thanks.

@user-rz4wp4ub8t Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much bro. You did help me a lot by explaining all the steps with clarity. I was finally able to remove my bike crankset and bottom bracket on my own without taking it to a repair shop for the first time in my life. Thank you so much once again. God Bless you.

@guardianangel7033 7 ай бұрын

But where to the crank tool?

@eggy77 2 жыл бұрын

I always find it useful to watch a video before removing the bottom bracket just to jog my memory on how to do it, especially regarding what unscrews clockwise, I don't think I'll ever remember that without checking first 😁 at least with experience things get easier. I'll always remember the first time I tried to remove the BB and how stiff the drive side was to remove, bought about 3 or 4 different tools off Amazon, ended up buying a clamp to hold the socket and ratchet in place as in my experience it can easily slip out of the BB splines when applying force.

@iand3028 4 ай бұрын

Best bottom bracket design ever. Shimano last for ages.

@leesmith5729 3 жыл бұрын

Removing the Cable clamp grub screws!! Yaaasss. Diamond geezer. Was stumped for about 2 hours trying to get the bloody thing out, literally fell out when I removed the grub screws! Thanks!!

@josephbuzzetta2661 11 ай бұрын

Clear and concise instructions...best video on bottom bracket removal on KZfaq!

@parkarlsson7955 2 жыл бұрын

Great and straight forward video and explanation! Also nice that you took the time explaining the need to undo the cable lead screw.

@alejandrojimenez7072 Жыл бұрын

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@bdgiant Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I appreciate you walking through every step. I’m restoring an old bike and had no idea how to deal with a tapered square crank. There are a million hallowtech vids.

@MTBeginner- 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, explained very clearly. My Carrera Subway 1 has this type of bb. My road bike and my mountain bike have Shimano Hollowtech ll which means I can now remove and install the bb’s on all three bikes! Thank you.

@victorm8778 4 жыл бұрын

Yes really clear explanation showing ALL the steps - much appreciated. I now feel more confident giving it a go. It was all a bit of a mystery before this video. got plenty of time during Covid lockdown to take my time and hopefully finally get rid of my creaking bottom bracket.

@XxModernxGamersxX 3 жыл бұрын

and did it solve the creaking BB?

@tromeos 3 ай бұрын

@enriqueamaya3883 will he repair my bike for free?

@Sonofsun001 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, in particular the way to loosen the bracket, I didn't know whether to loosen anti clockwise or clockwise. Very clear and I wouldn't have guessed it was different depending on which side. Cheers

@jungletension2835 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks great video totally explains why my crank arms won't come off the way I was trying it.

@driftadvocate1839 Жыл бұрын

you are such a blessing! i keep coming back to you videos and finding what i need. thank you!

@RichDavey 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant straight forward taken your time explaining. Gonna get mine apart now. Thanks for uploading 👍😊

@jeredjanoh Жыл бұрын

Clear, all steps explained, dangers explained and circumventions clearly explained Well build, the tutorial

@andrewphillips5882 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Very clear - just wish I'd watched this before attempting it. Now at least I know where I was going wrong and can hopefully put it right...

@Mr4thetruth Жыл бұрын

Nice video with invaluable tips. That's a seriously large professional tool you are using! Thank you.

@triathlondude6244 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Find these enormously helpful

@nadurtha8536 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip; If you accidently strip your threads. Use a bearing/gear pulley, probably the best alternative method of removing stubborn square taper cranks!

@dbattleaxe Жыл бұрын

It also helps to have a high quality puller tool. I tried to remove mine with a low quality one that came with a tool kit and half the threads on the puller and crank ended up being stripped. Tried the gear puller and couldn't get enough force. Luckily a higher quality puller was able to engage the remaining threads. My crank was on there so tightly that I had to use a hammer on my wrench to get it to turn. The amount of force with the mechanical advantage on the screw must have been ridiculous. I'd been hit by a car on my crank several years before and it must have forced the crank up the taper much harder than it should have been. Sometimes you can get buy with cheap tools, but this is one tool where using a cheap one can cause permanent damage and a major headache, so I highly recommend the few dollars extra for one made with better harder steel.

@cycleSCUBA Жыл бұрын

Nice one. That's been a great help. Got the bearing out now and awaiting the new one. 👍

@mojeff314 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very helpful so I understand how it works and to successfully replace the bottom bracket. Now to hope I didn't damage my crankset when I decided a mallet was the proper tool.

@ashdirector-glengallbridge9308 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work mate, many thanks for showing and explaining in such a simple Way ...!! :)

@tahmoresgholamipour4981 3 жыл бұрын

great video and excellent for the bicycle training class and people like me never repair bicycles.

@larsmadsen8678 Ай бұрын

Lovely. Got the threads side mixed. This video was very helpful.

@markbeard500 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent clear informative. Gonna have a go myself. Many thanks

@HB-yq8gy Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! You did an excellent tutorial now I feel confident.

@ernestonuevo9074 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent instructional video, as always!!! 5 thumbs up!

@hesgone6699 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video. I didn't know that the drive side and non-drive side come off in different rotational directions. Like pedals. Thanks!

@Jhpc399 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, all the way from Bulgaria!

@crimsonhawk467 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Best video for removing bottom bracket

@ridefast0 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, and here is a helpful hint - some crank puller tools come with a size adapter for different crank types, you need to be certain whether you need to use it in your application otherwise threads can get stripped! (don't ask how I know! ☹)

@TenaciousTO 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation. Thanks for the help, managed to do it!

@Joan-ot9nf 3 жыл бұрын

What a great tutorial 👌 Thank you so much.

@VCanisMajorisY 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic delivery

@kthup Жыл бұрын

Great clear video thanks. Will help me to replace mine in future

@brianthomas819 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you!

@ordnanceant2254 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clear instructions very useful

@showze21 Жыл бұрын

thanks, im going to over haul the bbs on my wife`s and mine cruiser hardtail bikes. they came with cheap square taper bb components, and its best to upgrade sooner than later, before everything gets frozen

@jamieore5234 27 күн бұрын

This is a great video it's a total shame park tools are so expensive for mechanics

@the_trooper_72 10 ай бұрын

Great video,. Your vids have come in help before so thank you!! 🤘🏻😎

@dcfunnies4281 4 жыл бұрын

great video! thanks!

@rogerhill4427 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the “Drive side” clue, “Left hand thread”. Clockwise to undo!

@Fudders Жыл бұрын

That's great, thanks mate. I wasn't sure which side was clockwise/anti-clockwise. BTW, I think your cat wants (or wanted) feeding near the end of the vid! 😄🐈‍⬛

@oboqoo 3 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks. Good presentation

@mikepetergumball8337 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks .

@rochester212 2 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks.

@accyclaret 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent thanks

@plastikbertrand 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Sir, thank you.

@Jasonlimitless 3 ай бұрын

Great video thank you

@GreenJimll 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. I'm used to older bikes, so this was handy for checking the procedure on more modern (post 1970!) bottom brackets.

@DragonFly3184 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative thank you for taking the time explaining in a step by step guide 👍

@richardperry9642 2 жыл бұрын

You Sir Are A Fecking Legend Hero Top Man Thank You 😊 🚴‍♀️

@tommi1260 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, mine came off without a hitch due to your video.

@boybakalismyname4515 3 жыл бұрын

noice video so helpful, thank you!

@cordbauer9038 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@amjedhussain7954 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you good information

@united3689 9 ай бұрын

thx for vid mate great explanation

@zangl2955 3 ай бұрын

Best accent ever

@johnneira 9 ай бұрын

That was perfect !

@mankihonda983 Жыл бұрын

In one cheapo kids bike i was parting out the extractor ripped the threads from the sprocket side crank. I wasn't even using much torque on it. I don't know what crappy alloy it was but it just gave out. Well i paid pennies for the entire bike and still got the frame parts i wanted for my project so not that big of a loss.

@LarsKallin Жыл бұрын

Really helpful for me

@Ruaridh_ONeil Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate 👍

@InCountry6970 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate !

@livinlarge1247 Жыл бұрын

Great Video! Thx! --What is your favorive B/B?

@user-kc7kg4zf8s 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@dagobaker 2 жыл бұрын

great video im guessing diff bikes require diff tools to get that initial cap off?

@sami-faisal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vedio

@JakobusVdL 7 ай бұрын

Cheers Lee, really clear instructions. Are those 'specilised tools' (for pullling the crank arms off, and removing the cartridge) easily available? Also are the square tapered cartiridges available as spares, or are they outdated tech?

@solowsharmy5782 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@jonienglish3231 3 жыл бұрын

just picked up a USED 1994 Parkpre mtb : AL-U MAX Plastic Piece Broke off - BUT on the DRIVE SIDE !!!!! and the STEEL is on the NON DRIVE SIDE !!!!!!!!! i Think the Bloke INSTALLED it in REVERSE CROSSED THREADED the NON DRIVE SIDE WILL TRY HEAT Tommorow

@kobir2729 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I believe my bike needs a 68-120mm bottom bracket. If I get a 68-122.5mm would it be a problem?

@andyr4611 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I can never remember which way these things unscrew, one tip though, use the crank bolt and an appropriately sized washer to press the bb removal tool into the splines and hold it in place while unscrewing, especially if using a 32mm spanner .

@tigerc572 3 жыл бұрын

do you have a video on how to fix wonky bottom bracket, especially square tapered one? thanks

@santanaff1 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Carrera Kraken that I can't untied the bottom bracket... Any advice?

@artshot7613 3 жыл бұрын

Found this very helpful, my bike is making what I can only describe as a “clunk” noise coming from my left side that only happens when I put power into it when going up hill, I’ve swapped out my pedals and regreased my crank bolts, noise is still there, I’m thinking something might be loose with my bottom bracket, but when I pull and push on my cranks, there is no wriggle or give, so it’s not obviously loose. Think it’s new bottom bracket time?

@sjkp7538 2 жыл бұрын

My guy got ghosted 😭

@Kevin-ke2lk Жыл бұрын

thank you for contributing despite your disability. You go bud!

@DDGB08 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@monkeymagic4555 10 ай бұрын

Hi hoping you can help I have whats looks like much and such the same set up except the pedals fit via multi spline (seems rare as cant find a video on exact set up all be it it is still shimano)should the bottom bracket nuts still be the same principle? got the non drive side off and it was like your one plastic but the drive side ones very very tight tried it both ways can you possibly confirm from what i said if it should be anti clockwise (turn right to slacken) like your one here? (presuming you can picture the exact bottom bracket/pedal fitment set up I am talking about) ?

@sorbetingle 5 ай бұрын

Hi...is it possible to put an old cotter pin style bearing and cup into that bottom bracket where you just removed the cartridge? Ty

@randy1817 8 ай бұрын

Does the inside of the crank seat up against the chain stabilizer collar on the Shimano un300 BB?

@WingmanLive 4 ай бұрын

I have a altus 94/95 on there but ive noticed a clank sound coming from the bottom bracket, im ok taking all apart and have tools, but im thinking should i get a deore xt bottom bracket to replace it and if i do will i still be able to run my altus chainset untill i can upgrade fully to a XT chainset? Or if the bottom bracket turns out to be ok could i just put a XT streight on there?

@K.V.P14 Жыл бұрын

Great video , could anyone point me in the right direction for a kit with those tools in ? ( the crank puller with handle and the large ' splined ' socket ? ) Thanks

@m2895 Жыл бұрын

Pleased to have found this, didn't realise the drive side came out clockwise but in any case, my bottom bracket is not budging, not even with my impact gun (although it is an electric one so may just be shite).

@junkmail1416 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! And a fellow Bristolian?

@45rockinwax 4 ай бұрын

So how do they wear out if they're sealed ,do the bearings still wear out I suppose ?

@diluczhongli3340 2 ай бұрын

Does it matter which crank puller? I never took mine off & turned it as tight as itll go but it wont come off

@zs9375 Ай бұрын

How to remove crank arm after removing the nut? I was thinking to hammer it off ?is this bad idea?

@leonf.7893 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. It looks like I have one of these. My square taper bar is loose. It "wiggles" a lot. Is there a way to tighten it, or do you just replace the whole thing?

@FreeToCycle 3 жыл бұрын

They are a sealed unit! you just replace the whole thing.

@Sciron 3 жыл бұрын

Can I have links to these products?

@jamesdouglaswhite 2 ай бұрын

One thing he didn't point out is that you need to use the right crank puller because there are two sizes. The inner piece needs to fit inside the square hole of the crank to push against the square rod of the bottom bracket.