FYI, it's a castellated nut and is sometimes refereed to as a slotted or castle nut. The passenger side was easy to get off. Slap -> chopOriginally Posted by jguns60. Topic is a moot point. I ended up cutting it off with a dremel. Are axle nuts reverse thread. And where is shamwow guy now? The drivers side i couldnt even get with 3/4 drive without busting an extension or socket. Weird thing was that the rotor just fell right off when i removed the screw. Unfortunately the sham wow guy didn't.... Also are they a normal thread or reverse? I think I'll have my Indy do the rear bearings whenever mine need to be done.
It wasnt reverse thread. I think i got the term castle from the description on pelican when i ordered. Isnt that what the nut in the rear axle is called? If you saw the mugshot it looked like the hooker won. I'd say you got a monster on your hands.
Maybe it is just called an axle nut. Lol damn she beat him so bad he looks like adam corrola now lol! Btw im working on a twin turbo reverse chrome cv boot mod. The rear axle / bearing nut is the same part number for both left and right, and TIS doesn't make any distinction, either. Please take whatever precautions are necessary to prevent this terrible disaster. Are axle nuts reverse threaded hooks. I made a slot and then split it with a chizel until i could unwrap it from around the threads. I broke 2 breaker bars with a 4 foot pipe. The Porsche carrera GT axle nut on the right side is reverse threaded, I don't think E39 is. 2002 540i | 6 speed | (892) Titanium Gray | BC Coilovers |E60 SSK - ZHP Knob | CDV Delete | M5 RSB | Muffler Delete - 2. I got my nut off yesterday afternoon. Socki18 Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 i have to replace the carrier bearings and need to know what size the 2 rear axle nuts are? 75" Turndown | Dice Duo | Spec Dock | Running log -> It protects you from buying another car with these things on itOriginally Posted by topaz540i.
Originally Posted by topaz540i. Once it hits you and figure out that it will take more than a pipe to get that nut off (pun intended) you will shit bricks. Any hints on how to pop them loose too would be great!!!!!!! "Everybody loves my nuts. "
Schmiedman M5 headers, SPEC stage2+ kevlar clutch, JBR 11lb lightweight flywheel, ESS Tuning m60 manifold software tune, 3" SS freeflow OBX catback, afe cold air intake, m60 intake manifold, Cdv delete, powerflex urethane sway bar bushings, M5 rear sway bar, Autozone replacement driver side blinker light bulb, 545 short shifter zhp weighted, "dsc off" sticker, m5 3. I think she bit the tip of his willy off. Are axle nuts reverse threaded rod. Tope, this is a castle nut: The archers shoot arrows through the gaps. Could we get back on topic? Took about 2 hours but at least it eventually came off. My bad if its used in other locations but i thought that was only on the bearings in the back.