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Shimano DX Axel Removal ?

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TwoBobRob:
Yeah, that'll happen.  It's likely that a bit of damage and abuse over the years has worked the ally lip of the pedal over the plastic endcap.  So, you have two choices; either get a very small file out and start to clean up the edge of the pedal and cap, or prize the cap out  (which will damage it).  I suppose you could try scribing around the edge of the cap with a craft knife or similar, that might do it also.

Don't worry too much if you end up stripping the thread on the cap, it'll just push back in later on, or you could add a drop of silicon or similar to hold it in place. No big deal   :)

adeshere:
"anti clock wise they just spin round and clock wise they seem to tighten  "

Did you stop too soon ?

Have you tried to continue to turn them anticlockwise until they fully unscrew ?

jody:
Hi,
     Yes I have got them off  :tickedoff: I had to push down on them at an angle and turn at the same time, they eventually had to be pulled off, and yes they are all scratched up  :shocked:  ;D
                                                                                                  Jody.

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