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10-03-2001, 03:54 PM
ne1 tell me the easiest way to break those dang axle nuts loose and do they turn backwards HELP:mad: :p

rydes400ex
10-03-2001, 07:06 PM
the nuts are reverse threads, so that means you have to turn them counter clockwise tighten them, and clockwise to loosen them. from the factory they put locktite on it so what i did to get them loose was get a torch on it to melt the locktite and get some giant wrenches to turn it loose.

good luck!!

10-04-2001, 08:43 AM
Thanx alot for the tip on heatin it up 1st--worked great!!!!

trx400ex
10-04-2001, 05:05 PM
you should also use a proper wrench, i used pipe wrenches and stripped both bolts to the point os having to get new ones