How to Remove a Push Nut - Axle Cap Push Nut Removal

[@Whats_noah_up_to]

no matter how insignificant a job can feel there is someone out there looking on how it works.. thank you for this!

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment

[@stevebrien9759]

I wish all "how to" videos were this clear and to the point. Thanks

[@PhilCrockett]

That is my goal! You'll find all my videos without baloney. Thanks for the comment!

[@lawlissmml1]

Awesome! Thank you! I wish I had KZbin 35 years ago!

[@PhilCrockett]

ya... me too

[@Callmesi]

Just the advice I was looking for. Thanks for posting

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks for watching, and commenting

[@ronb4633]

What an excellent no nonsense video. Great tips fabulous video cutting. Really enjoyed it. I have removed. Dozens of push nuts, but never as neatly as you. What you show here. And I have a new one to remove today, actually looking forward to it now 😊

[@PhilCrockett]

so glad my video helped you out, my friend!

[@niceday8888]

Perfect, simple and clear explanation!

[@PhilCrockett]

thanks!

[@LoganLaw-n8k]

Thanks! Helped soooo much with my little sisters little tikes truck!

[@PhilCrockett]

You're welcome!

[@PBnando]

This is exactly what I needed to know. Thank you!

[@PhilCrockett]

That makes my day! Thanks for the comment

[@Alejandro-c3c]

Gracias por su aporte al conocimiento humano!! 👏👏👏 Buenvideo amigo!!

[@PhilCrockett]

Gracias me amigo

[@DannerPlace]

So helpful, I'm about the change the 'transmission' on my crawling lawn sprinkler, and the traction wheels are attached with push nut axle caps. Thanks for posting.

[@PhilCrockett]

let me know how it worked out for ya

[@dennishurlbert6143]

Good video Mr. Crockett! Yep, keep up the good work, anatomy of a push nut I never new I needed to know🤣. Its ON now! Let me at it.

[@PhilCrockett]

do it!

[@naryah22]

Thanks for this, needed to see this cause I was having trouble on how to.

[@PhilCrockett]

Glad my video helped you out, my friend! Hope my other ones help you out as well

[@kayvonmansouri]

When he says span the marks, does that mean on them or off of them?

[@PhilCrockett]

Off of them. There's a good still shot in the video that shows this. That's a good question that I never thought about. Thank you for asking it

[@joeblow26]

Thank you I'm about to change the transmission on my 74 Chevy Vega and these clamp nuts were all that was holding the transmission in.

[@PhilCrockett]

lol

[@kaix8]

dude you helped me so much with this thank you

[@PhilCrockett]

You're welcome

[@MCAdventurerHD131]

Got it! Thank you!

[@KIKOANGELESPARZA]

Thank you for the video that eas very interesting.

[@PhilCrockett]

Glad you liked it!

[@toreyweaver9708]

Incredible video!

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks!

[@LeoGrandson]

So many thanks!!

[@PhilCrockett]

You're welcome!

[@bradleeson5668]

what can you use if you dont have any vise grips? Is there any other tools, like the other end of a hammer or something?

[@PhilCrockett]

i'm sure there's more than one method. Just use the most gentle method so you don't damage it and can use it again if need be.

[@timareskog2418]

What is the procedure for removing cap nuts that have inner tabs similar to a Star Washer, ie : multiple tabs ?

[@PhilCrockett]

I haven't had to do that yet. if I ever do, I'll make a video.

[@mihirparikh9944]

Thanks a lot buddy 💐🙏🏻

[@PhilCrockett]

You're welcome!

[@artguess9893]

Thanks so much, I need to replace boat trailer rollers and they have the same type of nut cap on them.

[@PhilCrockett]

Let me know how it worked out

[@am77724]

Thank you

[@PhilCrockett]

You're welcome

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Looks like a plan. BLESSINGS!

[@PhilCrockett]

yes! They aren't easy to take off. This seems to be the best method. Take care, Lewie!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@PhilCrockett Looked good to me. I just drag out Claude the hammer and gopher it. GBWYall, Phil!

[@hoomalimali6334]

Terrific!

[@PhilCrockett]

Glad you like my video, my friend!

[@Almark7025]

Thank

[@daveseel8263]

Unfortunately the push nut is recessed below the wheel hub. The only way to get a vise grip is straight in (no good for torqueing) and the flange OD of the push nut is so close to the recess diameter that the best one can do is go in at a 45 degree angle which prevents prying on the edge of the push nut (it just pops off). I could drill a hole in the plastic wheel hub to expose an edge but I am still going in at a 45 degree angle. My other lever point is the plastic edge of the wheel hub recess which would deform badly. I have heard of a device that has teeth on the inside that can be pushed down on the push nut cap end. It cuts into the metal and has reverse threads like an easy out for screws but engages the OD. I understand mechanics use them on rounded off lug nuts and will remove wheel locks (used by mechanics where customer doesn't have or forgot their wheel lock key). I have tried drilling off the two locking tabs but the recess prevents the necessary access angle. I even tried a Dremel tool to create a slot but the push nut is tight up against the end of the axle. Can't get a good bite without engaging the push nut AND axle, resulting in defeat. Any help would be appreciated. .Acetylene torch???/!!!!!!!

[@PhilCrockett]

Simply grip "straight on", and use another visegrip on the clamped visegrip if you can't torque it by hand. Use a ""church key" paint-lid opener instead of a straight shaft screwdriver if you cant make a purchase with the flathead.

[@haystackcalhoun506]

​@@PhilCrockettBrilliant!

[@mapex311]

Hi I have a radio flyer wagon with a push/ cap nut. The axle measures .44 in but I can't find a cap nut anywhere that fits this exactly. Would a 7/16 (0.4375 in) nut work? I found a 4 pack of these. Thank you

[@DannerPlace]

Well, did the 7/16 caps work, or not?

[@PhilCrockett]

I'm not sure. However, I imagine there are variety packs of these you might try.

[@koaasst]

I smack the flange behind the indention tabs and it raises them off the axle ever so slightly then I can plier them off with ease. Many profane outbursts occurred before method achieved success.

[@PhilCrockett]

hahahahaha

[@mickkollins]

thanks!!

[@PhilCrockett]

You're welcome!

[@steveferris1263]

🙏🏻

[@PhilCrockett]

Thanks for watching!

[@victormedina1250]

I just another post about this, your method does not damage the "push nut" you are removing, Coolness!

[@PhilCrockett]

Yes! I've removed a lot of these over the years and I have perfected my technique. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@raypalermo1603]

I tried vice grips and it wont budge.

[@PhilCrockett]

It's possible that the vice grips are too tight.

[@shaneweigart5608]

Taking about 500 off these mfkers off old toter cans for the local garbage man. After an hr trying tons of different methods. We just cutting the rubber between the axels lol. Gonna try this way tomorrow. I’ll come back n let y’all know . Also all these have been in weather so they are rusty .