With the pedal now removed from the crank arm, make sure that there is no grit in the receiver on the crank arm where the bolt from the pedal goes in. Using a bit of oil, lubricate the threads inside of the crank arm in preparation for installing the new pedal.
Install Clipless Pedals
By David Fiedler, About.com Guide
Lubricate the Crank Arm
The old toe-clip pedal is now removed from the bike.
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- Overview
- Remove Existing Pedals
- Locate the Bolt to Loosen the Old Pedals
- Loosen the Pedal from the Crank Arm
- Lubricate the Crank Arm
- Install the New Clipless Pedals
- Try Out Your New Clipless Pedals
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