Re: [ST] Nut won't budge

[Jim Crate <jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On May 11, 2006, at 5:25 PM, Matthew Heyer wrote:

> Anyone else attempted removing the stake nut on the left side of  
> the rear wheel assembly (in the center of the cush drive)?  I have  
> lifted the stake (and made sure that it was completely lifted), and  
> I have been able to apply over 210 ft-lbs to the nut, and it won't  
> budge.

I removed that nut to clean out the eccentric hub when I replaced the  
chain.  I don't remember any particular trouble but I have a good  
impact wrench that I probably used on it.

If you don't already have one, an air compressor and impact wrench  
are probably cheaper than a trip to the dealer... :)  For other  
options, particularly good penetrating oils that I've used are PB  
Blaster and Deep Creep Sea Foam.  I don't believe WD40 is a  
penetrating oil at all.  Spray on a good penetrating oil, then tap  
the nut with a hammer to help the oil penetrate through the corrosion.

If you are going to replace the rubber bits, then heat from a propane  
torch might loosen the corrosion which is probably binding the nut.

Jim
2001 Sprint ST (red)

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