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front axle nut
« on: June 05, 2014, 03:02:57 AM »
I cannot get it to loosen.  Am I missing something?  I'm not all that mechanically inclined but I do know lefty loosey.  Any other tips?

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Re: front axle nut
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2014, 03:20:54 AM »
check the bolt at rear and see if it has a lock bolt that holds it from getting loose ,.

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Re: front axle nut
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2014, 03:35:37 AM »
Is it moving at all?
Perhaps you are not holding the bolt head on the other side?

If it is not moving at all perhaps you need a larger tool (say what you want). I usually will use a 1/2" drive socket, and a 2.5 - 3' breaker bar to loosen large hardware for the first time.

Harbor Freight stores also sell a cheapo electric impact driver (1/2") that will come in quite handy when working on these scoots. You will need that tool to work on the variator, and clutch.
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