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[Xiao_Bin]

hey guys

any advice on how to remove a stuck front castle nut?
my mini is long time missing the split pin, so I wanted to untighten, retorque and fit the split pin for peace of mind.... but its stuck

wheel on the ground, gear in, and with 1m bar it wont move

[*DJH*]

Have You Checked To Make Sure That The Nut Isn't Left Handed????

[Xiao_Bin]

well, I've just read that the front are both normal thread, havent checked on the car though I have tried both ways and nothing moves

[*DJH*]

In That Case Then What You Need To Do Is....

Spray Plusgas Onto The Castlated Nut.
Wait A Few Minutes, Place The Torque Wrench / Knuckle Bar On, The Carefully Jump Down Onto It.
Then It Should Just Loosen Off.

[TOMMO0302]

You need to borrow someone with Hannioli's Muscle's to lend a hand!

[Xiao_Bin]

ok well, i'll get a better bar, as I have 2 pieces now... and pray not to destroy the ratchet I borrowed from work

[The Matt]

Don't use a torque wrench, try to steer clear of using a ratchet. I always use breaker bars for undoing tight nuts like this. They do get tight. Get a good lever on it and it will go. They are not left hand thread, they are normal.

[*DJH*]

They are not left hand thread, they are normal.

That's A Worry, How Come Both My Nearside Nuts Are L/H?

[The Matt]

Ooooh, hang on. Are they?

Mine were RH the other day, I'm sure.

[TOMMO0302]

Ooooh, hang on. Are they?

Mine were RH the other day, I'm sure.

You best check they still are now MMM? lol

Mine were RH last time i checked as well.

You sure DJH?

[Xiao_Bin]

Don't use a torque wrench, try to steer clear of using a ratchet. I always use breaker bars for undoing tight nuts like this. They do get tight. Get a good lever on it and it will go. They are not left hand thread, they are normal.

yeah i'm not using the ratchet from the set, i'm using the solid bar
I know about the torque wrench thing, wouldnt dare to use it for that anyway

[The Matt]

Are you using 1/2" drive stuff or 3/4" drive? I managed to get mine undone the other day with a 3' long breaker bar that was 1/2" drive, but I think the square was close to breaking.

Either way, you need to be a big fat geezer like me, it's easier to undo stuff then!

[*DJH*]

You sure DJH?

Positive, I Tore My Bicep Muscle Trying To Undo Them... So I Definatley Know That;
Offside Is R/H
Nearside Is L/H

I Really Don't Get It!? what the hell Has Happened There, They Look Exactly The Same As The Other Side But L/H

[miniboo]

front wheels are not handed they are both normal threads.

the rears are different thogh

[*DJH*]

How Come I Have A L/H Nut On The Front Then?