"jimi" wrote in message
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Has anyone got a trick for removing a stubborn jack socket nut. The
threaded shaft of the socket is turning with the nut, the back of it
isnt accesible. It doesnt look cross threaded. Any ideas about getting
it off without damaging it? thanks


I presume there isn't enough thread to use with say needlenose visegrips or
extra nuts locked in place as counter torque.

So... one rather destructive, quick-and-dirty method is to use a chisel
(unless it's meant for steel, plan on ruining its edge as well) to form a
notch into the socket wall -- one direction only, NOT a "v" notch.
From this point, you can use a wide blade screwdriver or the chisel in the
notch.
You'll also need a small, thin crescent wrench. I have a 4" wrench with a
max jaw opening of 9/16" which works quite well on these jacks.
This will most likely be a 2-man job.
Push on the crescent wrench at the same time as the socket notch is
struck -- in the opposing direction of rotation, obviously. This should
break it loose.

You can use several layers of masking tape around the nut's perimeter to
help guard against damage to the escutcheon by the wrench. This doesn't
guarantee against scratches, however, so you still have to exercise caution.

If the manufacturer went so far as to put threadlock compound on the socket,
you're gonna have a much more difficult time backing it off all the way.
Hopefully, they didn't do this and it's merely stuck in that one spot.