The above info is incorrect/incomplete. You do remove the dust cap or cover. Youi then use a 14/15 mm wrench (not die) to remove the fixing bolt. Finally you need a crank arm extractor to pull the crank arm off. However it's important to know why you are removing the crank arm. There are other specialized tools necessary to do anything with the crank bearings, which are mostly just replaced as a whole these days, as they are a single unit. If there's a problem with the crank arm you need to make sure you get a compatible replacement. It's best to consult a bike co-op (which will have the tools) a bike shop or a knowledgeable friend in such a case.
**HOWEVER** there is a more important matter regarding a recall on that bicycle:
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To remover the pedal arm. You need to remove a comer it has. Then usa a 14mm die to remover the screw. Then you'll need an extractor to pull the arm appart.
If you don't have an extractor it Will be hard.
Detach
the ends of the pedals from the crank axles. Spread a layer of
machine grease over the crank axles, then reattach the ends of the
pedals.
Remove
the bolts connecting the pedals to the swing arms. Detach the pedals
from the arms, then spread a layer of machine grease over the axles
on the swing arms. On some models, the bolts may also serve as the
axles. Reattach the pedals to the arms.
Remove
the bolts connecting the swing arms to the elliptical's upright.
Detach the swing arms from the upright, then spread a layer of
machine grease over the axles on the upright. Reattach the arms to
the upright.
Link Arms
Unplug
the power cord. Identify the pivot points where the lower handlebars
and the footpad link arms connect at each side of the machine. Use a
screwdriver to remove the inside and outside elbow covers at each
connection. This will expose the pivots.
Put
a box wrench on the lock nut at the inside of one pivot and loosen
the bolt with an Allen wrench. Remove the bolt and check the assembly
for nylon spacers or a bearing. If no spacer is found, proceed to the
next step. Replace the nylon spacers, reassemble the connection and
reattach the elbow covers. Repeat this at the opposite side of the
machine.
Have
an assistant hold a deep socket against the inside face of the pivot
hub. Make sure the socket is large enough to allow the bearing to pop
out. Insert the point of a flat screwdriver into the outside of the
hub until it contacts the bearing. Tap the handle of the screwdriver
with a hammer to remove the bearing. Repeat this to remove the
bearing on the opposite side.
Hold
each bearing next to one ear and turn the inner race with your
finger. If you hear grinding noises or the bearing is rough, it must
be replaced. Lubricate the bearing with lithium grease and a grease
gun. Replace the bearing into the hub. Reattach the lower handlebars
and footpad link arms and put the elbow covers on.
Pedal Arms
Use
a flat screwdriver to unseat the tabs that hold the front top cover
in place. This will expose the flywheel and pedal arm connection
points. Rotate the flywheel by hand and determine whether lubrication
will accomplish the repairs. If the bearings are exposed, use a
grease gun with an extension nozzle and lubricate both bearings with
lithium grease. If the bearings are damaged or sealed, proceed to the
next step.
Remove
the front and side covers on the main frame. Hold the flywheel with
one hand and use a box wrench to loosen the bolts that secure the
pedal arms at each side of the flywheel. Pull the arms away from the
flywheel and remove the bearings from each side.
Test the bearings as before. Lubricate exposed bearings with lithium grease and reinstall them. Sealed bearings must be replaced. Reattach the pedal arms to the flywheel. Replace the main frame covers and front top cover to complete the repairs.
Detach
the ends of the pedals from the crank axles. Spread a layer of
machine grease over the crank axles, then reattach the ends of the
pedals.
Remove
the bolts connecting the pedals to the swing arms. Detach the pedals
from the arms, then spread a layer of machine grease over the axles
on the swing arms. On some models, the bolts may also serve as the
axles. Reattach the pedals to the arms.
Remove
the bolts connecting the swing arms to the elliptical's upright.
Detach the swing arms from the upright, then spread a layer of
machine grease over the axles on the upright. Reattach the arms to
the upright
Use
a flat screwdriver to unseat the tabs that hold the front top cover
in place. This will expose the flywheel and pedal arm connection
points. Rotate the flywheel by hand and determine whether lubrication
will accomplish the repairs. If the bearings are exposed, use a
grease gun with an extension nozzle and lubricate both bearings with
lithium grease. If the bearings are damaged or sealed, proceed to the
next step.
Remove
the front and side covers on the main frame. Hold the flywheel with
one hand and use a box wrench to loosen the bolts that secure the
pedal arms at each side of the flywheel. Pull the arms away from the
flywheel and remove the bearings from each side.
Test
the bearings as before. Lubricate exposed bearings with lithium
grease and reinstall them. Sealed bearings must be replaced. Reattach
the pedal arms to the flywheel. Replace the main frame covers and
front top cover to complete the repairs.
Unplug
the power cord. Identify the pivot points where the lower handlebars
and the footpad link arms connect at each side of the machine. Use a
screwdriver to remove the inside and outside elbow covers at each
connection. This will expose the pivots.
Put
a box wrench on the lock nut at the inside of one pivot and loosen
the bolt with an Allen wrench. Remove the bolt and check the assembly
for nylon spacers or a bearing. If no spacer is found, proceed to the
next step. Replace the nylon spacers, reassemble the connection and
reattach the elbow covers. Repeat this at the opposite side of the
machine.
Have
an assistant hold a deep socket against the inside face of the pivot
hub. Make sure the socket is large enough to allow the bearing to pop
out. Insert the point of a flat screwdriver into the outside of the
hub until it contacts the bearing. Tap the handle of the screwdriver
with a hammer to remove the bearing. Repeat this to remove the
bearing on the opposite side.
Hold
each bearing next to one ear and turn the inner race with your
finger. If you hear grinding noises or the bearing is rough, it must
be replaced. Lubricate the bearing with lithium grease and a grease
gun. Replace the bearing into the hub. Reattach the lower handlebars
and footpad link arms and put the elbow covers on.
Detach
the ends of the pedals from the crank axles. Spread a layer of
machine grease over the crank axles, then reattach the ends of the
pedals.
Remove
the bolts connecting the pedals to the swing arms. Detach the pedals
from the arms, then spread a layer of machine grease over the axles
on the swing arms. On some models, the bolts may also serve as the
axles. Reattach the pedals to the arms.
Remove
the bolts connecting the swing arms to the elliptical's upright.
Detach the swing arms from the upright, then spread a layer of
machine grease over the axles on the upright. Reattach the arms to
the upright
Link Arms
Unplug
the power cord. Identify the pivot points where the lower handlebars
and the footpad link arms connect at each side of the machine. Use a
screwdriver to remove the inside and outside elbow covers at each
connection. This will expose the pivots.
Put
a box wrench on the lock nut at the inside of one pivot and loosen
the bolt with an Allen wrench. Remove the bolt and check the assembly
for nylon spacers or a bearing. If no spacer is found, proceed to the
next step. Replace the nylon spacers, reassemble the connection and
reattach the elbow covers. Repeat this at the opposite side of the
machine.
Have
an assistant hold a deep socket against the inside face of the pivot
hub. Make sure the socket is large enough to allow the bearing to pop
out. Insert the point of a flat screwdriver into the outside of the
hub until it contacts the bearing. Tap the handle of the screwdriver
with a hammer to remove the bearing. Repeat this to remove the
bearing on the opposite side.
Hold
each bearing next to one ear and turn the inner race with your
finger. If you hear grinding noises or the bearing is rough, it must
be replaced. Lubricate the bearing with lithium grease and a grease
gun. Replace the bearing into the hub. Reattach the lower handlebars
and footpad link arms and put the elbow covers on.
Pedal Arms
Use
a flat screwdriver to unseat the tabs that hold the front top cover
in place. This will expose the flywheel and pedal arm connection
points. Rotate the flywheel by hand and determine whether lubrication
will accomplish the repairs. If the bearings are exposed, use a
grease gun with an extension nozzle and lubricate both bearings with
lithium grease. If the bearings are damaged or sealed, proceed to the
next step.
Remove
the front and side covers on the main frame. Hold the flywheel with
one hand and use a box wrench to loosen the bolts that secure the
pedal arms at each side of the flywheel. Pull the arms away from the
flywheel and remove the bearings from each side.
Test the bearings as before. Lubricate exposed bearings with lithium grease and reinstall them. Sealed bearings must be replaced. Reattach the pedal arms to the flywheel. Replace the main frame covers and front top cover to complete the repairs.
Detach
the ends of the pedals from the crank axles. Spread a layer of
machine grease over the crank axles, then reattach the ends of the
pedals.
2
Remove
the bolts connecting the pedals to the swing arms. Detach the pedals
from the arms, then spread a layer of machine grease over the axles
on the swing arms. On some models, the bolts may also serve as the
axles. Reattach the pedals to the arms.
3
Remove the bolts connecting the swing arms to the elliptical's upright. Detach the swing arms from the upright, then spread a layer of machine grease over the axles on the upright. Reattach the arms to the upright.
Detach
the ends of the pedals from the crank axles. Spread a layer of
machine grease over the crank axles, then reattach the ends of the
pedals.
2
Remove
the bolts connecting the pedals to the swing arms. Detach the pedals
from the arms, then spread a layer of machine grease over the axles
on the swing arms. On some models, the bolts may also serve as the
axles. Reattach the pedals to the arms.
3
Remove
the bolts connecting the swing arms to the elliptical's upright.
Detach the swing arms from the upright, then spread a layer of
machine grease over the axles on the upright. Reattach the arms to
the upright.
Link Arms
1
Unplug
the power cord. Identify the pivot points where the lower handlebars
and the footpad link arms connect at each side of the machine. Use a
screwdriver to remove the inside and outside elbow covers at each
connection. This will expose the pivots.
2
Put
a box wrench on the lock nut at the inside of one pivot and loosen
the bolt with an Allen wrench. Remove the bolt and check the assembly
for nylon spacers or a bearing. If no spacer is found, proceed to the
next step. Replace the nylon spacers, reassemble the connection and
reattach the elbow covers. Repeat this at the opposite side of the
machine.
3
Have
an assistant hold a deep socket against the inside face of the pivot
hub. Make sure the socket is large enough to allow the bearing to pop
out. Insert the point of a flat screwdriver into the outside of the
hub until it contacts the bearing. Tap the handle of the screwdriver
with a hammer to remove the bearing. Repeat this to remove the
bearing on the opposite side.
4
Hold
each bearing next to one ear and turn the inner race with your
finger. If you hear grinding noises or the bearing is rough, it must
be replaced. Lubricate the bearing with lithium grease and a grease
gun. Replace the bearing into the hub. Reattach the lower handlebars
and footpad link arms and put the elbow covers on.
Pedal Arms
1
Use
a flat screwdriver to unseat the tabs that hold the front top cover
in place. This will expose the flywheel and pedal arm connection
points. Rotate the flywheel by hand and determine whether lubrication
will accomplish the repairs. If the bearings are exposed, use a
grease gun with an extension nozzle and lubricate both bearings with
lithium grease. If the bearings are damaged or sealed, proceed to the
next step.
2
Remove
the front and side covers on the main frame. Hold the flywheel with
one hand and use a box wrench to loosen the bolts that secure the
pedal arms at each side of the flywheel. Pull the arms away from the
flywheel and remove the bearings from each side.
3
Test the bearings as before. Lubricate exposed bearings with lithium grease and reinstall them. Sealed bearings must be replaced. Reattach the pedal arms to the flywheel. Replace the main frame covers and front top cover to complete the repairs.
Use
a flat screwdriver to unseat the tabs that hold the front top cover
in place. This will expose the flywheel and pedal arm connection
points. Rotate the flywheel by hand and determine whether lubrication
will accomplish the repairs. If the bearings are exposed, use a
grease gun with an extension nozzle and lubricate both bearings with
lithium grease. If the bearings are damaged or sealed, proceed to the
next step.
2
Remove
the front and side covers on the main frame. Hold the flywheel with
one hand and use a box wrench to loosen the bolts that secure the
pedal arms at each side of the flywheel. Pull the arms away from the
flywheel and remove the bearings from each side.
3
Test
the bearings as before. Lubricate exposed bearings with lithium
grease and reinstall them. Sealed bearings must be replaced. Reattach
the pedal arms to the flywheel. Replace the main frame covers and
front top cover to complete the repairs.
Link Arms
1
Unplug
the power cord. Identify the pivot points where the lower handlebars
and the footpad link arms connect at each side of the machine. Use a
screwdriver to remove the inside and outside elbow covers at each
connection. This will expose the pivots.
2
Put
a box wrench on the lock nut at the inside of one pivot and loosen
the bolt with an Allen wrench. Remove the bolt and check the assembly
for nylon spacers or a bearing. If no spacer is found, proceed to the
next step. Replace the nylon spacers, reassemble the connection and
reattach the elbow covers. Repeat this at the opposite side of the
machine.
3
Have
an assistant hold a deep socket against the inside face of the pivot
hub. Make sure the socket is large enough to allow the bearing to pop
out. Insert the point of a flat screwdriver into the outside of the
hub until it contacts the bearing. Tap the handle of the screwdriver
with a hammer to remove the bearing. Repeat this to remove the
bearing on the opposite side.
4
Hold
each bearing next to one ear and turn the inner race with your
finger. If you hear grinding noises or the bearing is rough, it must
be replaced. Lubricate the bearing with lithium grease and a grease
gun. Replace the bearing into the hub. Reattach the lower handlebars
and footpad link arms and put the elbow covers on.
Lubrication
1
Detach
the ends of the pedals from the crank axles. Spread a layer of
machine grease over the crank axles, then reattach the ends of the
pedals.
2
Remove
the bolts connecting the pedals to the swing arms. Detach the pedals
from the arms, then spread a layer of machine grease over the axles
on the swing arms. On some models, the bolts may also serve as the
axles. Reattach the pedals to the arms.
3
Remove the bolts connecting the swing arms to the elliptical's upright. Detach the swing arms from the upright, then spread a layer of machine grease over the axles on the upright. Reattach the arms to the uprigh
Kneel next to the left side of the elliptical's base. Use the Phillips screwdriver to tighten the two screws located in the center of the left pedal.
2
Use the Allen wrench to remove the bolt securing the left pedal arm to the pedal leg and body arm. Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw securing the rear end of the pedal leg to the crank arm.
3
Pull the end of the pedal leg free of the crank arm. Wipe the crank arm clean, then apply a fresh coating of machine grease or silicone lubricant. Replace the end of the pedal leg back onto the crank arm and use the previously removed screw to secure it back into place.
4
Join the front end of the left pedal arm to the ends of the pedal leg and body arm. Use the previously removed bolt to connect the pieces together.
5
Move to the right side of the elliptical and repeat the above steps on the right pedal arm.
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