Alan Merklin posted:If you rarely get into removing / installing the 16mm castle nut this is a simple no special tool castle nut removal: Remove the cotter pin, place a full size crow bar between two of the wheel studs with the bar resting on the garage floor. 36mm on a 1/2" breaker bar with a 3' pipe to remove the nut. Reinstall using a new cotter pin.
….I post responses based with a basic way of doing things in consideration of cost and doing that task based on occasion not doing something in a less than doing a task in a craftsman & safety first manner. Yes there is usually better methods with the proper specific tools .
Thanks Alan, it is a good idea for sure. I might get an air impact as sometimes you just need another tool for that once a year, it won't come off routine that I get changing snows and summer tires on 4 cars.
How do you torque it back on? I have a digital torque wrench I guess I need a 1/2 inch breaker bar and a long pipe. Off to Princess Auto to get the stuff.