Giant full e crank

Anthonyexmouth

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Hi, got to change my front ring as it's slipping, thought I would be able to slip it over the spider but looks like I have to remove it completely. Here's where the trouble starts. I can't get the crank off, I've got the removal tool but it won't budge and worried about damaging the threads. Has anyone else had this terrible? Any hints.
Cheers
 

argoose

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as above you will need a crank puller about £12 off ebay or LBS.
The spider is held on by a 36mm nut.
Very important to note it is a LEFT HAND THREAD
 

soundwave

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bottom left ;)
 

soundwave

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without that bit on the end it will not make contact with the crank thus why it wont move.
 

Anthonyexmouth

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It did butt up against the square taper, so do I need the end bit? Maybe I need a new one because the end bit, if there was one, is long gone
 

Anthonyexmouth

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Just ordered a new park tools one. Maybe without the revolving bit on the end there's too much friction. Will update tomorrow when it arrives.
 

Anthonyexmouth

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New puller works like a charm but none of my 36mm sockets are slim enough to extract the nut. Is there a special tool or socket I need?
 

Anthonyexmouth

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Well I'm pleased to say that the thin wall socket from Amazon in the link above works a treat. Better option than the spider tool I saw online for £40
 
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