Correct the LH nut is a LH thread but note these are octagonal nuts, 8 sides
so a regular socket will not work. That is why so many are so badly
battered!!!
Michael Salter
On Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 7:05 PM, PG <britishcars@shaw.ca> wrote:
> I'm trying to remove an axle nut so as to replace the seals and bearings.
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> I have a 2 3/8" socket and try as I might, I can't get the nut to turn. In
> fact, I've damaged the but a little trying and I'm worried about rounding
> the nut and being really screwed.
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> I don't understand why it would be so tight or difficult to take off.
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> Any ideas
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> Paul
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