Need some advice (1 Viewer)

[rrv333]

I was replacing the TRE's on my 40. While doing so, I managed to get the castle nut stuck on the bolt inside of the TRE. The bolt and nut now just spin freely. Going forward or backward, it just spins. How do I get the nut free from the bolt? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Rigger]

Grinder. Thin blade. Cut it off.

 

[rrv333]

So, there's no saving it?

 

[pb4ugo]

Put a jack under the tre and apply pressure, or cut it.

 

[allan man]

So, there's no saving it?

Do not try saving anything that's damaged on your steering component...replace whatever's damaged.

 

[Rigger]

Do not try saving anything that's damaged on your steering component...replace whatever's damaged.

This. ^^

Cut it off. Throw it out. Replace with new.

 

[rrv333]

Thank You

 

[shawnfj40]

I have a really big pair of channel locks I use for things like this. All you need is to apply pressure to the taper on the joint and at the same time use an impact gun to spin the nut off. If it is the threads in the nut that messed up, replace the nut. If the threads are messed up on the TRE you should replace that as well. Good luck. Like stated earlier a Jack under the joint will work as well I just don't use that often because I am usually working overhead.