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

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Күн бұрын

This video shows how to remove an Axle Cap Push Nut, also known as a push nut, Axle Hat nut, washer nut and an Axle Cap Nut. All you need is a pair of vise grips and a flat-head screwdriver with proper placement and instruction. Thanks for watching, commenting, sharing and subscribing!
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@Whats_noah_up_to Жыл бұрын

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

@PhilCrockett Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment

@lawlissmml1 Жыл бұрын

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

@PhilCrockett Жыл бұрын

ya... me too

@stevebrien9759 Жыл бұрын

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

@PhilCrockett 11 ай бұрын

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

@joeblow26 Ай бұрын

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.

@kayvonmansouri Жыл бұрын

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

@PhilCrockett Жыл бұрын

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

@Callmesi Жыл бұрын

Just the advice I was looking for. Thanks for posting

@PhilCrockett 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, and commenting

@artguess9893 2 ай бұрын

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

@PBnando Ай бұрын

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

@daveseel8263 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@PhilCrockettBrilliant!

@raypalermo1603 15 күн бұрын

I tried vice grips and it wont budge.

@koaasst Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

hahahahaha

@DannerPlace 2 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

let me know how it worked out for ya

@timareskog2418 2 жыл бұрын

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

@PhilCrockett 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Alejandro-c3c Жыл бұрын

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

@PhilCrockett 11 ай бұрын

Gracias me amigo

@KIKOANGELESPARZA 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video that eas very interesting.

@PhilCrockett 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@bradleeson5668 6 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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.

@lewiemcneely9143 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a plan. BLESSINGS!

@PhilCrockett 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lewiemcneely9143 2 жыл бұрын

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

@LeoGrandson Жыл бұрын

So many thanks!!

@PhilCrockett Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@steveferris1263 Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻

@PhilCrockett Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ronb4633 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

so glad my video helped you out, my friend!

@niceday8888 2 ай бұрын

Perfect, simple and clear explanation!

@PhilCrockett Ай бұрын

thanks!

@mapex311 Жыл бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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