CS sprocket nut stuck

7 replies to this topic
  • gazauk

Posted 26 September 2009 - 08:18 AM

#1


Trying to remove my front sprocket but can't budge the nut.

Yes, I have folded back the washer.

I applied a bit of heat but not luck. I using my torque wrench to undo it as it the biggest wrench I have and its set to 120 lb ft and it hitting that without the nut moving. My guess is the previous garage that tightened it must have used locktite. Any suggestions.

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  • PBMW

Posted 26 September 2009 - 08:38 AM

#2

Air wrench....
Takes ANYTHING off.

  • gazauk

Posted 26 September 2009 - 09:04 AM

#3

PBMW said:

Air wrench....
Takes ANYTHING off.

dont have one,

next suggestion. Maybe more heat and bash it with a hammer:bonk:

  • E.Marquez

Posted 26 September 2009 - 09:36 AM

#4

Easy on the heat,, Anaerobic thread lock starts to soften at about 400deg F.. So you’re not looking for steel melting temps here.

It’s possible a PO used stud and bearing mount, not high strength.. But still heat makes all thread lockers soften. Chain on, front wheel against a wall, buddy on the back holding the rear brake, transmission in neutral. Heat the CS nut to 400-450 deg, and use a long ½” breaker bar with a very short or no extension. Cheaper breaker bars will flex a lot.. so if that is what is happening.. get a better one, or try a ¾” bar and socket.

  • slowriding

Posted 26 September 2009 - 09:53 AM

#5

Assuming you still have the chain on, the bike in neutral so you are not torquing the tranny (ok, it probably would just turn over, but easy to put in neutral). Foot on rear brake, reaching over the bike, pulling up with your left arm. A helper is great if you have one too.

I had red locktite on my CS sprocket, and it did take a pretty solid pull (using the reach over method and an 25" breaker bar) to get it loose, and then a puller was a absolute must to get the sprocket off.

From what you said about hitting 120 easily I suspect you are already doing that, but trying to give a suggestion. Also, can you borrow/buy a 1/2" electric impact? Not as powerful as air, but might work. Take the bike to an impact? If you use an impact make sure it is in neutral and let the chain hold the sprocket.

Air wrenches take off anything that isn't rusted in place, like spring U-bolts. If you do end up buying air/electric, for comparison a cheap one will have trouble turning itself but a good 1/2" air impact will produce up to 1100 foot pounds of torque in reverse but won't put nearly that much force into what you are working on, therefore making it much easier to hold. (Ingersoll Rand Ti/Max, or to quote them more accurately, it will remove a nut torqued to 1100lb/ft). Attaining this force would also require optimum supply of air from larger sized air lines.

I do have a 1/2" electric impact (120V one) from Canadian Tire that was only about $50 on sale and it doesn't work too bad around the yard if I don't want to drag out air. I see they have 12V impacts in the flyer, but have doubts as to strength, they are marketed as 'keep in the trunk to change your tire'.

  • HotCorner

Posted 26 September 2009 - 10:32 AM

#6

Turn it to the left. Seriously, a buddy holding the brake makes all the difference. Try slipping a length of pipe over your ratchet to lengthen the lever (don't do this to your torque wrench).

  • digger2006

Posted 26 September 2009 - 11:42 AM

#7

just remember to locktight it back on inc the spacer

  • E.Marquez

Posted 26 September 2009 - 12:00 PM

#8

digger2006 said:

just remember to locktight it back on inc the spacer

Including the spacer what? There should be no loctite on, under, behind the spacer. :thumbsup:



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