Bicycle pedals use bearings to ride on an axle that attaches to the crank arm. As time goes on, dirt and grime may interfere with proper pedal operation. As a part of regular maintenance on your bicycle, it's a good idea to occasionally lubricate the pedals. If you use cleats on your pedals, it's also important to keep them lightly lubricated to prevent corrosion. The threaded end of the axle that attaches to the crank arm should also be lubricated to prevent the pedals from getting stuck.
Step 1
Remove the pedal from the crank arm with the pedal wrench. Place the pedal into the vise so that the axle is pointing up.
Step 2
Place the axle remover tool onto the retainer, which connects the axle to the pedal. Use a wrench to turn the axle remover tool to loosen the retainer. Turn the tool clockwise for the right pedal and counterclockwise for the left pedal.
Step 3
Remove the axle once that retainer is loosened. Leave the retainer tool in place on the axle. Clean the axle thoroughly with a paper towel.
Step 4
Remove the pedal from the vise, and place the axle remover tool in the vise with the axle facing up.
Step 5
Loosen the cone of the axle--the device that holds the inner bearings in place--with an open-end wrench, and remove the lock nut with another wrench. Carefully remove the cone, and grease the inner bearings. Replace the cone, and tighten the lock nut.
Step 6
Remove the axle from the vise, and place the pedal back in the vise. Lubricate the axle with grease. Replace the axle into the pedal, and tighten the axle remover tool with a wrench.
Step 7
Lubricate the threaded axle end with grease, and insert the threads into the crank arm. Tighten the axle into the crank arm using the pedal wrench.
Step 8
Lightly lubricate the cleats on your pedals with three-in-one oil, and work the cleat mechanism to ensure that they are working properly.
Things You'll Need
- Pedal wrench
- Axle grease
- 2 open-end wrenches for cone and lock nut
- Axel remover tool
- 3-in-1 oil
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