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rounded wheel bearing bolt
« on: October 19, 2013, 11:23:25 am »
hi has anyone got an idea how to get a rounded wheel bearing nut out? the teeth just fell to bits on first turn  :scared:

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Re: rounded wheel bearing bolt
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2013, 11:34:25 am »
scrap that got it out just hammered the m18 bit in, im worried about rounding the new one when tightning though

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Re: rounded wheel bearing bolt
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2013, 11:36:16 am »
just make sure the m18 socket is in the spline bolt ok

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Re: rounded wheel bearing bolt
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2013, 11:46:44 am »
should i put loctite on the new bolt? also should i use it in the brake caliper and carrier?