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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Bellend on 30 January 2014, 00:13

Title: Locking wheel nut removal for dummies.
Post by: Bellend on 30 January 2014, 00:13
This takes approx 30 seconds and you can do the but back up as per normal.

Just need an M16 spline tool, hammer and a breaker bar.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140129_180041_zps5206359f.jpg)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140129_180143_zps3fc41b94.jpg)

Line it up and tap it in. Needs next to no force! Could probably do it with a rubber mallet it's that easy!

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140129_180150_zpsb18f6f83.jpg)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140129_180227_zps46cd0f4c.jpg)

In perfect condition!
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/JoshoRey/Clio/IMG_20140129_180416_zps29a7e827.jpg)

Most probably wouldn't even need the idea but I'm sure someone will ask one day. :whistle:
Title: Re: Locking wheel nut removal for dummies.
Post by: Tezmax on 30 January 2014, 18:17
Not bad......but i've got the solid head wheel nuts :laugh:
Title: Re: Locking wheel nut removal for dummies.
Post by: davidgtrr34 on 30 January 2014, 18:26
Quote from: Tezmax on 30 January 2014, 18:17
Not bad......but i've got the solid head wheel nuts :laugh:

the solid ones are even easier. just get a socket that is a bit smaller and beat it on and TADA it will come off :smiley:
Title: Re: Locking wheel nut removal for dummies.
Post by: VW BUSH on 30 January 2014, 19:17
Quote from: davidgtrr34 on 30 January 2014, 18:26
Quote from: Tezmax on 30 January 2014, 18:17
Not bad......but i've got the solid head wheel nuts :laugh:

the solid ones are even easier. just get a socket that is a bit smaller and beat it on and TADA it will come off :smiley:
The universal Sligo socket :grin:

Best if you (can) use an impact socket, the don't split as easy
Title: Re: Locking wheel nut removal for dummies.
Post by: james2 on 30 January 2014, 20:09
lol, this is a pikie way of removing locking nuts.  :evil: way not use the locking nut key/socket  :whistle:
Title: Re: Locking wheel nut removal for dummies.
Post by: navmk4gti on 31 January 2014, 12:26
Quote from: james2 on 30 January 2014, 20:09
lol, this is a pikie way of removing locking nuts.  :evil: way not use the locking nut key/socket  :whistle:

Im sure the op suggested this method if you have lost your locking nut key
Title: Re: Locking wheel nut removal for dummies.
Post by: Bellend on 31 January 2014, 12:40
:grin:

It slides in and out so easy after you've tapped it in once that I just bought a spare and chucked it in the glovebox.