I have a hux nut screwed onto a threaded shaft that I cannot remove. One side of the shaft has a very flat disk (like a push pin) and the other side has the nut screwed on. When I try to loosen the nut, the whole thing rotates. I cannot grab onto the flat disk well enough to hold the shaft stationary while turning the nut . I also cannot grab on the the shaft because there is not enough room. Is there a way to get the nut loose?
2007-03-25 12:31:21 · 6 answers · asked by Chris 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Is it possible to somehow put pressure against the "flat disk" with a prybar or something to try to stop it from spinning? Also try to "crack" the nut loose by smacking a hammer against the wrench instead of even pressure...might break it loose. Heat the nut with a torch if available?...Saw the nut off with a sawzall if you can replace the part and won't damage anything else? Best I can do with the given info...
2007-03-25 12:41:57 · answer #1 · answered by cnc_cut 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Craftsman makes a tool called a "Nutcracker" which did the trick when I ran into the same problem trying to remove the top nuts from two rusty front shocks on my truck this weekend. It may work for you depending on the kind of room you have to fit it in there, and your upper body strength.
The Sears item number is 00904772000 and the craftsman model # is 4772.
I do need to warn you - it worked, but the blade on this thing broke the second time I used it! It is a craftsman tool though, so I believe it has a lifetime warranty.
2007-03-25 19:56:08 · answer #2 · answered by Atlas shrugged 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use an impact wrench. You can buy an electric one with about 500 lbs torque for less than $200. If that doesn't work, your only option is to bring the whole thing to a shop with high power pneumatic impact wrench - those can get more than 1000 lbs of torque.
2007-03-25 20:52:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a nut cutter.
a hacksaw.
a wheel grinder.
and the last ,but not the least :a chisel(air chisel? I love it)
don't like my idea? a visecrip to hold the shaft.( the smallest)
2007-03-25 19:46:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may very well need to come out together. They use them so that it is easier to install the exhaust manifold. it is usually longer than the studs sticking out which makes it easier to get started.
2007-03-25 19:39:40 · answer #5 · answered by calired67 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heating the nut up with a blowtorch might do the trick
2007-03-25 19:40:44 · answer #6 · answered by Dee J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋