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re-building overview:
If the pedal becomes loose or feels gritty when it turns, then the pedal needs to be rebuilt. You can rebuild the pedals using a rebuild kit available from your local retailer or crankbrothers.com. It is relatively easy to replace the bushing and cartridge ball bearing. The typical tools required are a 3mm Hex, flat head screw driver, and an 8mm socket and driver. You'll also need some grease and a rag. For more information, please contact your local retailer or crankbrothers. Do not try to disassemble the Body Assembly because special tools are required for this procedure.
disassembly
step 1: Unscrew the Plug. Remove the End Plug with a flat bladed screwdriver.
step 2: Remove the Nut and discard by using an 8mm socket and either a 6mm or 8mm Hex in the Spindle or a 15mm wrench on the Spindle flats (depending on your model of Eggbeater).
step 3: Remove Spindle. Pull the Spindle out of the Body Assembly and place on a clean rag.
step 4: Remove and discard cartridge Ball Bearing. Remove and discard cartridge roller bearing. If it does not fall out, then push out from other end using a 6mm hex or similar object.
step 5: Remove and discard the seal. Note: the rubber seal has an internal steel reinforcement so that it press fits into the Body of the pedal. You may need to wedge out the seal with a small flat bladed screwdriver.
step 6: Remove and discard Bushing using screwdriver. It may be necessary to dig the screwdriver into the Bushing to remove it. If the Bushing is difficult to remove, try pulling the Bushing out by digging the head of a nail under the back of the Bushing. Pull on the nail using pliers. If this still doesn't work, you can break the Bushing if you push a small flat bladed screw driver between the outside of the Bushing and the inside of the pedal Body (wear safety glasses).
step 7: Clean Parts. Using a cloth rag or paper towel, wipe the grease out of the interior of the Body Assembly, the entire End Plug, and the outside of the Spindle.
reassembly
step 1: Push new cartridge Ball Bearing into Body Assembly.
step 2: Install new Bushing into the Body. Be sure it is pushed all the way in.
step 3: Install Seal into Body so that the small rubber lip is facing out of Body Assembly.
step 4: Apply grease to all surfaces of the Spindle that will be contained within the Body Assembly except threaded end.
step 5: Push Spindle into the Body Assembly, being careful that the Seal doesn't get pinched or the sealing lip inverted.
step 6: Install Nut using a 8mm socket and either a 6mm or 8mm Hex in the Spindle or a 15mm wrench on the Spindle flats (depending on your model of Eggbeater). Tighten firmly to 30in/lb (3.5NM). WARNING: The Nut must be tightened correctly or the Body Assembly could fall off during riding and cause injury.
step 7: Install End Plug with a flat bladed screw driver. Be sure the O-ring on the End Plug does not get pinched on the pedal Body.
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