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  1. 18th May 2009, 04:36 PM #1
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    Steering Box Nut Removal

    I know the nut factory tightening is BFT or 170NM and thats the problem but... before I reach for the gas axe or nut splitter.

    1/ Have soaked the threads in penetrant.

    2/ Have it hit it with the rattle gun several times at 140psi

    3/ Currently have 3m of water pipe leverage held at about 20kg (thats about 600NM) or so locked in place. Hit the general area with lumpy waiting for a satisfying clunk. Still waiting...

    The threads look good, no corrosion.
    Is it time for heat? Will this bugger the seals on my first ever rover PS box that doesnt leak a drop? Any other clues? FYI the integrated ball joint is shagged, I have a new drop arm but not a new nut...


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    Try the Lock tite product 'Freeze and Release'. It worked wonders when I had to do some suspension work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by langy View Post
    Try the Lock tite product 'Freeze and Release'. It worked wonders when I had to do some suspension work.
    Can second that. Works a treat. Another forum member used it when we were trying to remove a steering wheel, and it worked well.
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    which particular nut are you talking about?

    the one for the drop arm?

    are you sure you're turning it the right way? (dont ask why Im asking)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blknight.aus View Post
    which particular nut are you talking about?

    the one for the drop arm?

    are you sure you're turning it the right way? (dont ask why Im asking)
    ^^^^That

    Usually they're oil soaked and the trouble is keeping them tight
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    also dont forget that its got a lock tab on it.
    Dave

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    Hmmm,
    yeah the drop arm nut.

    I read the manual and all - no mention of reverse thread... tell me its not reverse threaded... if it is, well its pretty tight now

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    Quote Originally Posted by roverrescue View Post
    Hmmm,
    yeah the drop arm nut.

    I read the manual and all - no mention of reverse thread... tell me its not reverse threaded... if it is, well its pretty tight now

    Steve
    Nah, no nasty suprises there, lefty loosy

    Try harder
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    no its a normal thread.

    Ive never had one not come undone but since I normally hit it with a 3/4 inch drive rattle gun thats not surprising.
    Dave

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    fair enough...

    I have an 8m length of SHS under the house...

    Need me one of those 1" rattle guns.
    Will hunt down some freezer spray thingo

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