M952 dust cap tool?

jimbog

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Hi all, I’m trying to get the the lock but/dust cap thing off is this crank arm. In true retro part fashion it being an arse. I’ve tried releasing spray and a small Allen key in the hole but with no joy so far. Is there a special tool for this that can be bought for cheap somewhere? Always like to add new tools to the tool box. Can anybody point me in the right direction?
 

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It's the same shimano tool that you use for the back of chainring bolts. (TL-FC21)

Or the smallest (red?) park springy pin spanner works.
 
Pin spanner is what you need. Buy a good one, or a good set, they have many uses and cheap ones are nasty, especially the ones with removable heads.
 
Proper version: pin spanner.

Emergency version = one of those really large paper clips. Bend and cut into a U shape. Bend each end of the U to form 3mm pins. Bob’s your lobster....

But ISHAW is spot on. Jolly useful to have a few good pin spanners such as Park.
 
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Pin spanner is what you need. Buy a good one, or a good set, they have many uses and cheap ones are nasty, especially the ones with removable heads.
I have one of those so will try that. Thanks.
 
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