Front wheel removal tip

[jetdok5]

Maybe this will help some folks out. I was removing the front wheel to change a tire and discovered that I did not have a hex large enough to turn out the axle. Here is what I did......Get a craftsman 5/8" spark plug socket, they have a hex that fits perfectly in the axle. Poke out the rubber from inside and put a 3/8" extension thru the socket into the hole. put on your breaker bar/torque wrench and wah la! Put the rubber back in when you are done.

 

[Ugarte]

Cool! I never thought of putting the extension in the other way, I just cut the hex off.

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

How is it possible that I can read that, and my mind still hits the gutter?...... what the hell is wrong with me

 

[Ugarte]

How is it possible that I can read that, and my mind still hits the gutter?...... what the hell is wrong with me

I thought the same thing.....

 

[TOMCAT]

Doesn't the hex in the stock tool kit fit it always assumed that was what it was for.

 

[jetdok5]

My tool does not fit the hole!!!!

 

[stevieB]

So wont the rubber be useless after it is used once??

 

[STRIPES]

I experienced the same problem when I started the project on the 06 Std. I took a chisle that happened to have the same size hex shaft as a handle and then used a socket on it.

 

[tdragger]

I carry a 19mm bolt with 2 nuts on it. (no I'm not talking about my pecker!! geez...)

Fits in the toolbox and have it for emergencies as well.

 

[Dennsell]

I had the same problem... stud scratching my head staring at my wrench tool chest.. Then spotted a long bolt I had bent at 90% to make a diff drain plug tool about a 30 years ago..

It fitted perfect and got me outta trouble....
Oh I never thro' anything away

I usually cut an Allen (Hex) key wrench to a 40mm length to take a socket and torque wrench.