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Hi,
My '07 Specialized Epic has XT Hollowtech II cranks and Bottom bracket with the external type bearing cups.
After 8 months of use, there is play in the bottom bracket. Can I adjust the bearings? I have checked the Park tool web site for instruction, but cannot understand it. I understand the black cap on the non drive side of the crank is an adjuster. Do I have to loosen the allen bolts on the crank arms and then just
tweek that cap with the special tool? 😕
Any advise welcome!
Cheers.
ROBIN9 said:Hi,
My '07 Specialized Epic has XT Hollowtech II cranks and Bottom bracket with the external type bearing cups.
After 8 months of use, there is play in the bottom bracket. Can I adjust the bearings? I have checked the Park tool web site for instruction, but cannot understand it. I understand the black cap on the non drive side of the crank is an adjuster. Do I have to loosen the allen bolts on the crank arms and then just
tweek that cap with the special tool? 😕Any advise welcome!
Cheers.
is the play in the bottom bracket (ie the cups are worn/loose) or are the cranks loose?
My advice.
Take the cranks off.
Take the BB out. Copper grease on the BB threads. BB back in.
cranks back on.
test.
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