IThanks to all who provided earlier guidance on seals. Unfortunately I haven't
been able to use it yet. have tried in vane to unfasten the rear axle
securing nut. I'm using the 8-sided OEM nut socket and a 2-foot drive bar and
a 5# hand sledge. Will not budge forward or back. Whoever (whatever) put the
nut on the last time was a better man (gorilla) than I. Admittedly, I don't
have another gorilla to hold the nut socket tight against the nut, and there
is a little play, so the hammer can only land 2 or at bets three blows before
it slides off the nut.
I am assuming the locking nut is undone the same way knock-offs are turned .
Is it correct to undo the left CCW and the right CW (i.e., top of nut turns
toward front on each side, bottom towards rear)?
Before I give up, is it safe to apply torch heat to the nut to get it out? I
welcome all suggestions I'm a little worn out from this one. Any help
appreciated.
Allen
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