How to remove pedals from FSA SLK crank

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This is probably a stupid question. But how to you remove the pedals.

I think you just need to remove the hex bolt on the back. I assume the bold on the drive side (where the chain is) you turn in counter clock wise.

Does not seem like I need to hold anything and just turn the bolt. Does anyone know what torque to put the bolt back on at? There is nothing written on it with the torque.

Thanks so much for the help

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http://bicycletutor.com/replace-pedals/
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Thanks for the link. That does not help because it completely round between my pedal and the crank. There is nothing to put a wrench on. I have switched pedals between my bikes and never had a problem or seen one like this.

I guess I did not put these pedals on. Probably just had them done the LBS when having other work done.

The only thing I can guess is using a hex wrench on the back to loosen. All the videos on the Internet, I have watched probably 5 or 6, have you use a wrench on the inside.

Thanks!

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its the same process but with the hex key behind the crank arm.

its not a feature of the crank arm, but the pedal itself. just remember one of them is reverse threaded or you will kill yourself =)

Thanks for the link. That does not help because it completely round between my pedal and the crank. There is nothing to put a wrench on. I have switched pedals between my bikes and never had a problem or seen one like this.

I guess I did not put these pedals on. Probably just had them done the LBS when having other work done.

The only thing I can guess is using a hex wrench on the back to loosen. All the videos on the Internet, I have watched probably 5 or 6, have you use a wrench on the inside.

Thanks!

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Thanks. I realized it must be the pedal not the crank that is different. Duh! Thanks for the help.

It would also seem that you also turn the opposite direction as normal. So on the drive side you would actually turn clockwise when looking at the back to loosen.

Is this correct?

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The non drive side will be reverse threaded - so CCW to tighten, CW to loosen. Use a small 90-degree hex key (L-shaped) and a pair of pliers to give yourself a longer torque arm. When you’re putting the new pedals on, use lube and not loctite. I’m not saying that’s your problem, but I’ve seen it done a number of times. With completely round spindles a wrench does you no good, and you will have a bear of a time breaking the adhesive using only a hex.

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All I can say is Wow! They were on there tight. I used a big ratchet wrench and was able to get enough leverage to break it loose but it took everything I had. Also required help of the wife. Never would have been able to do it with just a hex key.

Any idea what torque to put it back on at? Don’t see it labeled anywhere.

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ive always just put a little oomph with my hand and the hex key.

pedaling tightens them so its not much risk =)

All I can say is Wow! They were on there tight. I used a big ratchet wrench and was able to get enough leverage to break it loose but it took everything I had. Also required help of the wife. Never would have been able to do it with just a hex key.

Any idea what torque to put it back on at? Don’t see it labeled anywhere.