LASER 6972 Wheel Locking Nut Removal Kit Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- Laser
Table of Contents
Part No. 6972
Wheel Locking Nut
Removal Kit
Instructions
Introduction
This kit uses a selection of tapered sockets that can be hammered onto damaged locking wheel nuts to aid removal. Designed to be used with a copper mallet or air hammer.
- Tapered socket sizes to fit locking nut with diameters from 17mm up to 24mm.
- Includes adaptor for air hammer (available from Laser – 6031).
- Designed for use with a power bar (available from Laser – 1343) or power gun.
- Manufactured from Chrome Molybdenum.
Components
*Inner diameters:
18.5-15.6mm
19.5-17.6mm
20.4-18.5mm
21.6-19.7mm
22.5-20.6mm
23.6-21.7mm
24.5-22.6mm
25.5-23.6mm
| Ref. | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Tapered Sockets (8x conical dismantling sockets, length 60mm)* |
| B | Manual Fitting Tool |
| C | Air Hammer Fitting Tool |
| D | Locking Nut Removal Punch |
The following instructions are for guidance only. Please refer to OEM derived
data such as the vehicles manufacturers own data or Autodata.
The use of this tool is purely down to the user’s discretion and The Tool
Connection Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any damage caused what so
ever.
Instructions – Method 1
- Select appropriate tapered socket to tightly fit the locking wheel nut to be removed.
- Using the manual fitting tool component (B) and a copper mallet, hammer the tapered socket on to the locking wheel nut until it grips the socket.
- Using a suitable power bar (we recommend the use of Laser 1343) or power gun to remove the socket and nut.
- Remove the locking nut from the socket using component D as described below.
Instructions – Method 2
- Select appropriate tapered socket to tightly fit over the locking wheel nut to be removed.
- Using the air hammer fitting tool component (C) and an air hammer (such as Laser 6031), fit the tapered socket on to the locking wheel nut until it grips the socket.
- Using a suitable power bar (we recommend the use of Laser 1343) or impact gun (such as Laser 6314) with correct size impact socket to remove the socket and nut.
- Remove the locking nut from the socket using component D as described below.
Instructions – Method for Locking Wheel Nut Removal
Using the locking nut removal punch and a vice, remove the nut from the socket
as show.
Our products are designed to be used correctly and with care for the purpose
for which they are intended. No liability is accepted by the Tool Connection
for incorrect use of any of our products, and the Tool Connection cannot be
held responsible for any damage to personnel, property or equipment when using
the tools. Incorrect use will also invalidate the warranty.
If applicable, the applications database and any instructional information
provided has been designed to offer general guidance for a particular tool’s
use and while all attention is given to the accuracy of the data no project
should be attempted without referring first to the manufacturer’s technical
documentation (workshop or instruction manual) or the use of a recognised
authority such as Autodata. It is our policy to continually improve our
products and thus we reserve the right to alter specifications and components
without prior notice. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure the
suitability of the tools and information prior to their use.
Guarantee
This item contains consumable elements that are NOT covered by the Tool
Connection Guarantee. For spares contact our service department direct on: +44
(0) 1926 818186.
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