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Spectre - Rear axle - Castle nut stuck

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02 Feb 2022 19:21 - 02 Feb 2022 21:08 #861691 by McThing
Replied by McThing on topic Spectre - Rear axle - Castle nut stuck
This problem has been resolved by joining my local tool library. I took out a corded Porter Cable 1/2” impact wrench. Three days struggle was over in under a minutes careful application. What an amazing resource.

I appreciate all your input. Sincere thanks. I am definitely not yet using the right penetrating oils and I will be on the lookout for the hex version of that axle. Meanwhile, it seems logical to grind flats on my existing one before reassembling.

Here’s where I am down to at the moment…



Next off, the harness and all the wire mounts and brackets. I’ll be cleaning all the connectors and touching up any rust spots. After that, I have to decide how deep I should go into the engine. I had only planned on checking the valve clearances and replacing the valve cover and oil pan gaskets.




 

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02 Feb 2022 21:33 #861697 by cb900f
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.... does the oem tool kit have a bar or screwdriver bit that fits the axle hole? .
 
Yep, that's what the hole is for.

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03 Feb 2022 04:46 #861700 by TexasKZ
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When cleaning electrical connectors, a dedicated product like Deoxit D5 will do wonders and make the job far less tedious. The D5 formula also leaves behind a very thin film of corrosion inhibitor that will keep the connections clean longer.
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03 Feb 2022 07:20 - 03 Feb 2022 07:21 #861713 by H1Vindicator
Replied by H1Vindicator on topic Spectre - Rear axle - Castle nut stuck

Yep, that's what the hole is for.

the hole is large. my oem tool kit doesn't have anything that fits. owner tools diagram doesn't show a bar, just 3 screwdriver bits. so I use a big long screwdriver.
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03 Feb 2022 07:38 #861715 by z1kzonly
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When cleaning electrical connectors, a dedicated product like Deoxit D5 will do wonders and make the job far less tedious. The D5 formula also leaves behind a very thin film of corrosion inhibitor that will keep the connections clean longer.
I am not a dealer, just a fan.

I had a supply of Deoxit for 32 yrs.! It fell into my lunch pal at work sometimes! I worked on the docks!   I retired 11 yrs. ago. Now I use WELLWORTH chemicals. A2Z is my go to for restorations. It even preserves my Parents bronze alloy grave marker.
Plus I started a fight awhile ago about WD40! I said it belongs in the Kitchen junk drawer! For the house person (PC correct) 
Maybe the new, thicker version professional might be better? WD40 is water based 30-40%.


 
                                                         

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04 Feb 2022 17:15 - 04 Feb 2022 17:16 #861806 by cb900f
Replied by cb900f on topic Spectre - Rear axle - Castle nut stuck

Yep, that's what the hole is for.

the hole is large. my oem tool kit doesn't have anything that fits. owner tools diagram doesn't show a bar, just 3 screwdriver bits. so I use a big long screwdriver.


 
Yep, that's what I use.  I happen to have a large Philips head screw driver that is the exact diameter of the hole.
 
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