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09-30-2018, 11:13 AM | #1 |
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Wheel lock bolts
Had new tires mounted today and idiot tech who did install used pneumatic wrench instead of torque wrench to tighten wheel bolts. It wasn't until I got home and was installing duct tape over the wheel weights that I noticed the right rear wheel lock bolt didn't look right. The internal splines looked partially stripped. When i tried wheel lock it wouldn't go in. How do you remove stripped wheel lock bolt?
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09-30-2018, 01:25 PM | #2 |
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Back in my younger days I used to use an old socket (one that you would probably not want anymore because it may become useless), make sure it is a smaller size than the lock and bang it on with a hammer so its nice and tight. The teeth will grab/dig into the lock and should be able to grip it enough for you to get it off.
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09-30-2018, 08:27 PM | #4 |
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I did exactly what you suggested. They said to buy a new lock kit and they would reimburse me for kit and remove the stripped one. I'm trying to figure out they are going to do it.
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09-30-2018, 11:06 PM | #5 |
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Do what I did and just get rid of those wheel locks, they are a pita and if not some stupid tech messing them up, they will loosen over time and fail inevitably.
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