Stuck castle nut

Started by ADRay, August 08, 2016, 04:04:47 AM

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ADRay

Currently swapping out my rear drums & wheel studs. I did the passenger side first, and it went smoothly and took about 30 minutes.

I've hit a snag on the driver side, the castle nut is stuck. I've tried wrenching & PBing, and it moves a little, but it is still very stuck.

This car had the brakes completely done two years ago, so it's not a matter of it being old, corroded and seized.

I suspect that the mechanic that did the work blasted it on with an impact driver...

The next thing I'm going to try is a breaker bar.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks
1982 Mini 1000 HL
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LilDrunkenSmurf

I just went at it with a breaker bar and then an impact.

MPlayle

It may also be a left-handed threading.  There was one of the rears was that way from the factory for a while.


stan360

Quote from: MPlayle on August 08, 2016, 06:37:35 AM
It may also be a left-handed threading.  There was one of the rears was that way from the factory for a while.

Thats how mine are..... RH side is right hand threaded......LH side is  opposite left hand threaded.

94touring

Backwards threads  77.gif

ADRay

reversed thread...

thanks everyone.
1982 Mini 1000 HL
@andyray998

MiniDave

Don't feel like the lone ranger, I just found this out this weekend myself, helping a friend take the play out of his rear bearings......
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