Simon -
I forget which side is which but one side is LH and the othed RH
thread, unless you have an early BN1 then they are both standard RH
thread.
Also, these are supposed to be on with 70 - 150 ft lbs of torque,
depending on who you talk to, so it might be tight for that reason
too.
Alan
On 6/21/09, Simon & Christine Atkinson <satkinson7314@charter.net> wrote:
> I'm having a hell of a time trying to get the locknut off the rear hub. I do
> have a 2-3/16" socket so I'm not trying to get by with an adjustable wrench.
>
> I only need to remove the drivers side and I'm wondering if the nut loosens
> to the LEFT (counter clockwise)?
>
> I've soaked this thing in everything imaginable and still no movement. and
> yes, I've bent back the lock washer.
>
> Any suggestions before I break my arm trying!
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Simon
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