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| | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 102 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 102 | I have removed the axels themselves. Now I need to remove the lock nut to get to the bearings. It is round with places for 6 fingers to fit in. The shop manual calls it "Special Tool J-2222". NAPA informed me they couldn't help me but suggested using a punch. I don't want to do it this way as to not destroy the threads. Any vendors carry this or do I use a punch?? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 | A good auto parts store will have an axle nut socket for you, but you could as easily use a punch. Napa sucks, at least around here. Theres probably a lock washer between two nuts with fingers that are bent over the notches, these should be pried up with a screwdriver. Then you can remove the axle lock nut.
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Jeff | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 102 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 102 | Answered my own question.
It's a 6-slot 4WD Wheel Bearing Locknut Tool. Designed for 1978-Current F-Series 3/4 & 1 Ton Trucks and 1973-1981 GM 3/4 & 1 Ton Trucks.
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