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10-08-2011, 06:24 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Removal of rear hub castle nut
I think I have a stripped rear passenger hub. I removed the cotter pin, but can not loosen the castle nut as the shaft turns with the nut. No air tools.
Ideas?? Thanks |
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10-08-2011, 06:51 PM | #2 |
Happy Carting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: Removal of rear hub castle nut
An electric impact may be the next best thing, you are going to need something like it to get the proper torque on the nut to re-install.
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10-08-2011, 07:23 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Florida USA
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Re: Removal of rear hub castle nut
-Apply brakes by assistant or lock it.
- Create your own impact by beating the end of ratchet/wrench ,braker bar what ever you got. I've got more ideas but they are getting more violent than the above Barna |
10-08-2011, 07:49 PM | #4 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Removal of rear hub castle nut
The problem is that the axle is spinning independent of the drum ........
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10-08-2011, 08:45 PM | #5 | |
Gone Wild
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Location: Florida USA
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Re: Removal of rear hub castle nut
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-Apply axle brakes This will sound like a real redneck technique and if one does not feel comfortable doing it don't do it but... I would not hesitate to block the cart from moving forward,let down to the ground with that right rear wheel off and end of wrench laying against ground,then MOMENTAIRLY floor that sucker and see if that torque spins it off No bull we do this to break loose crank bolts where impact wrench can't fit on trucks. Lay wrench on frame and bump the starter. Just an idea. Of course best thing would be some kind of impact tool to do it right! |
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10-08-2011, 09:00 PM | #6 |
Happy Carting
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Location: Southern California
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Re: Removal of rear hub castle nut
Stalling an electrical motor can cause more problems (& damage) than the cost of the proper tools.
I wouldn't recommend that method. |
10-08-2011, 09:11 PM | #7 |
THE CUSTOM KID
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Tallahassee Florida
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Re: Removal of rear hub castle nut
im with scotty. if you dont got air impack gun load the cart on a trailer go to a tire shop have them take the nut off for you. good luck
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10-09-2011, 09:03 AM | #8 |
Getting Wild
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Re: Removal of rear hub castle nut
I had the same problem. Used an electric impact drill and it finally came off after several minutes of using the impact.
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10-09-2011, 10:13 AM | #9 |
Happy Carting
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Location: Southern California
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Re: Removal of rear hub castle nut
I remove them ALL the time with the electric impact, no problem...
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10-09-2011, 12:01 PM | #10 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Bunnell, Florida
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Re: Removal of rear hub castle nut
You can rent an electric impact gun for a few bucks at your local auto parts store. Torque the nut to 140ft lbs when you replace it. The parts store will have a rental torque wrench also!
P.S. If the hole for the cotter pin doesn't line up, tighten the nut further until it does. Don't back it off to line up the hole! :) |
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