locking wheel nut has sheared, how can I get it off?

Answer 1

If the nut is stripped, the easiest way to remove it is to cut it off then re-tap the lug and start fresh.

Answer 2

I've had this problem myself, it is nearly always caused by using a worn socket/spanner or for example a half inch socket on a 13mm nut. The tiny difference in size is more than enough to round off a nut. Another common cause is simple over-tightening.
Heat the nut with a blowtorch (an oxy-acetylene torch is best but I realise it's not something you probably have knocking around lol). This will expand the metal and make it easier to remove. Get a good quality socket that is 1mm smaller than the correct size and a big hammer! Knock the smaller socket onto the sheared nut. Make sure you knock it on all the way as far as it will go, then unfasten it.

Answer 3

When you say it has sheared off I am unsure if you mean that the stud has snapped off or if the treads in the nut have stripped.
If the stud has snapped you will need to remove the wheel and with a strong metal punch hit the center of the broken stud through the hub. Normally they fall out after a few good hits and replacement studs cost very little.
If the threads in the nut have stripped and the nut will not come off, your best bet is to use a Sharp chisel and try to split the nut in half. Hold the chisel at 90 degrees to the nut and strike it into one of the flat sides of the not. It will quickly split in half and you will then be able to remove it.

Answer 4

best way I have ever seen was to get a variety of size smaller sockers then hammer it onto the nut. After you have done that screw it off. Everyone says to "go get a nut splitter." Guess what?! They won't sell them to you and me at the local autozone, etc. b/c, duh we could be using them to steal wheels, or whatever other reasons. I went to 4 different shops one day looking to buy a nut splitter and no one had one or wouldn't sell me one. My friend that worked on cars for a living came up with the hammer the socket over the nut trick. If you really don't want to be a hero, which you probably don't b/c your likely to break the wheel stud, call around to places that really do wheels (not walmart), ask for estimates on how much it will cost, then have the pros do it. The reason I had to do it my way was b/c my car was on the side of the road. Since you had time to type this I'm sure your car is at home. Just remember when going to a shop, if they fix it first it's regular price, if you try to fix it yourself it's twice as much. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

I had the same problem - find a cheap (ish) socket slightly smaller than the locknut diameter - hammer it onto the locknut and use a socket wrench to undo it - worked for me - BUT be careful not to damage the the stud - a little at a time until it bites onto the nut and remove - only other option is to drill it off and by doing that you will damage the stud.

There is a special tool you buy (might be able to hire) that is similar to a socket but has tungsten carbide jaws (like a vice) that can be used - BUT (again) they are expensive, very expensive -

Answer 6

get an old 1/2 " drive socket that fits tight to what is left ,yard sale or wherever . hamer it on ,not to damage the 1/2" area . put even presure with a breaker bar . wala .
you may consider a torch first . a carful cut could getter done .

Answer 7

you mean lug nut, or the center lug nut that screws onto the drive axle..IM me....gotspeed7883---need more information...but if you can file some of the edges back..tap on smaller socket..but before you try to remove nut..heat it up with torch..see if it breaks loose..if not..only solution is to cut it off with torch..

Answer 8

Break it off with a hammer, have a service sta. replace the lug.

Answer 9

A stud remover.

Answer 10

Take it to kwikfit! they deal with this sort of problem a lot and they might not even charge you