What tool tightens Time Atac XS Pedal spindle

Hi,

On my relativeley new, 2 months old, Time Atac XS
Titan pedals the left pedal was sliding side to side
about 1/8th of an inch. This was because the cap on the
side of the pedal was loose. I was able to get it
reasonably tight with two 1.5mm allen keys but I
hope that there is an actual tool for this. I think
a pin tool may work? I have a green pin tool but
it is too big. Anybody know what the right tool
for this is?

Also, is it possible to over tighten this?

Thanks, Alex

Aman wrote:
Hi,

On my relativeley new, 2 months old, Time Atac XS
Titan pedals the left pedal was sliding side to side
about 1/8th of an inch. This was because the cap on the
side of the pedal was loose. I was able to get it
reasonably tight with two 1.5mm allen keys but I
hope that there is an actual tool for this. I think
a pin tool may work? I have a green pin tool but
it is too big. Anybody know what the right tool
for this is?

They come in all sizes ;-) Get a smaller one that fit.

Also, is it possible to over tighten this?

It is just a plastic cover. It does nothing. If you remove the this
plastic cap you see a nut. That's the one to preload the bearings. The
Time Atac XS have ****ty bearings. One ball bearing and one plastic
plain bearing that wears out fast. If you can replace that with a needle
bearing the same size. That's what I have done. Fortunately I have a
steel pedal axes.

Lou
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