Removal of worm gear tension nut (1 Viewer)

[Brendon85]

Does anyone have any suggestions for tools to remove this tension nut? Have tried screwdriver and hammer clockwise and anti clockwise.

 

[orangefarmer]

The dent in the nut that pushes into the housing is called a "peen". you need to get a punch or chisel in that slot to make the nut round again before it will spin.

 

[alia176]

Newb question here: if that nut isn't removed for a rebuild, what will be the consequence? Are there O rings behind there that are not visible?

 

[Brendon85]

The dent in the nut that pushes into the housing is called a "peen". you need to get a punch or chisel in that slot to make the nut round again before it will spin.

Apologies, is hould.have mentioned we got the die grinder out.

 

[Brendon85]

Newb question here: if that nut isn't removed for a rebuild, what will be the consequence? Are there O rings behind there that are not visible?

Rebuild going on. Seals and other rings behind it

 

[alia176]

Rebuild going on. Seals and other rings behind it

Gotcha. I've been staring at my rebuild seal kit for the last 2 and 1/2 years

 

[orangefarmer]

Apologies, is hould.have mentioned we got the die grinder out.

Well, then I am all out of ideas. Good luck. Maybe because of the reverse rotation in the southern hemisphere, lol?