Front axle removal

Yellow Jacket · 09-29-2008, 10:09 AM

What kind of tool do you use to remove, replace and torque the front axle? It appears to be a 22mm hex.

Does anybody make a socket with a 22mm hex bit in it that could be used on a standard 1/2" drive torque wrench?

blowndodge · 09-29-2008, 10:14 AM

I believe it is 22mm.

cactusjack · 09-29-2008, 10:29 AM

I believe there is a tool for that in your tool kit.

Yellow Jacket · 09-29-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I believe there is a tool for that in your tool kit.

I checked, the spark plug tool seems to be a pretty close fit.

22mm is about .86 inches and the outside of the spark plug tool is .845. That's about 21. 5 mm.

Looks like it will do the job.

Thanks!

cactusjack · 09-29-2008, 11:26 AM

I'm sure if you wanted to buy a 22mm 1/2" drive hex bit, you'd probably have to get it from SnapOn, Sears might have one.

blowndodge · 09-29-2008, 11:32 AM

fortunately for me I have a full set of 1/2" bad boys and 3/4" monsters.... No nut is safe!!!

redeye · 09-29-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

.... No nut is safe!!!

I've heard rumors about you.....

dogdoc · 09-29-2008, 12:41 PM

Does that include Nico BD???

Yellow Jacket · 09-29-2008, 04:04 PM

Found a 22mm 1/2 drive socket external hex from SnapOn. Whoo, it's expensive, $29.50.

I reckon I'll try the tool in the tool bag first.

SnapOn 22mm socket

blowndodge · 09-29-2008, 04:11 PM

tsk tsk tsk. Redeye & doc I'm pulling out my slappin' stick!!!

cactusjack · 09-29-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

Found a 22mm 1/2 drive socket external hex from SnapOn. Whoo, it's expensive, $29.50.

I reckon I'll try the tool in the tool bag first.

SnapOn 22mm socket

Yep, Snapon tools are very expensive. My son is a diesel mechanic and when he tells me how much he spends on a set of wrenches or screwdrivers - it's unbelievable. You'd think Kawasaki was selling them.

VulcanE · 09-29-2008, 11:12 PM

Here ya go Bob,
http://pitposse.stores.yahoo.net/noname7.html
and it will work on just about any axle out there. I got the steel one and it fits nice and sung and works real well. You can either use the 3/8 drive in the end, or put a socket on the end.

rlfaubion · 09-30-2008, 02:37 AM

$16.99 http://www.cyclegear.com/dept.cfm

macmac · 09-30-2008, 10:31 AM

I made a tool from a bolt and 2 nuts jammed hard up to one another. I added a bead of weld to it, but didn't really need to. Just use a grade 8 or like bolt marked '88' if you use a metric bolt.

I am not so sure i would want to use the thin wall took kit socket for the axels unless I was in a tight spot. 80 foot pounds might ruin it.

redjay · 09-30-2008, 11:24 AM

I used a piece of hex bar sanded down to fit and a 22m socket. I think it was 7/8" hex bar.

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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Front axle removal I'm sure if you wanted to buy a 22mm 1/2" drive hex bit, you'd probably have to get it from SnapOn, Sears might have one. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Front axle removal fortunately for me I have a full set of 1/2" bad boys and 3/4" monsters.... No nut is safe!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Front axle removal Does that include Nico BD???
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09-29-2008, 04:04 PM	#9
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Front axle removal Found a 22mm 1/2 drive socket external hex from SnapOn. Whoo, it's expensive, $29.50. I reckon I'll try the tool in the tool bag first. SnapOn 22mm socket __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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09-29-2008, 04:11 PM	#10
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Front axle removal tsk tsk tsk. Redeye & doc I'm pulling out my slappin' stick!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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09-29-2008, 11:12 PM	#12
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Front axle removal Here ya go Bob, http://pitposse.stores.yahoo.net/noname7.html and it will work on just about any axle out there. I got the steel one and it fits nice and sung and works real well. You can either use the 3/8 drive in the end, or put a socket on the end. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Front axle removal $16.99 http://www.cyclegear.com/dept.cfm
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macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Front axle removal I made a tool from a bolt and 2 nuts jammed hard up to one another. I added a bead of weld to it, but didn't really need to. Just use a grade 8 or like bolt marked '88' if you use a metric bolt. I am not so sure i would want to use the thin wall took kit socket for the axels unless I was in a tight spot. 80 foot pounds might ruin it. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,952	Front axle removal I used a piece of hex bar sanded down to fit and a 22m socket. I think it was 7/8" hex bar.
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