[Mini] [minElist] best way to torque up or undo a 1275GT driveshaft lock nut

[Andy Hayward]

John,
          My top tip, is to ensure you have well greased the shaft with 
appropriate graphite grease beforehand,  run the nut over the threads to 
clear the excess, then remove the nut, and remove any excess build up.

I have always tightened using a socket through the wheel centre, with 
the tyre on the ground, wheel chocks front and back all round, the 
brakes jammed on, using a wooden lever on the brake.

I use a break bar on the socket, and a 5ft scaffold type pole on that.  
I found that when I when the front wheel would turn on the spot, and the 
mini try to climb over the chocks, the pressure was just right.  :)

Tiff is currently awaiting new sills and A-panels to get through the 
MOT, so unlikely to be going anywhere this winter :(

Andy in Norwich




On 22/10/2010 20:36, Dr John C Bullas wrote:
> any top tips here?
>
> thought about accessing the nut thru the opening in the wheel and
> loosening/tightening it with tires in contact with the ground
>
> foot on the brake with caliper still connected?
>
> FB