Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Clutch Drum Nut

[StashTheGumbo]

I'm using so much force it feels like something has got to break soon. Yes I'm using the right tools and have tons of leverage.

Is this nut revers threaded?? I can't find any docs saying so, but have to ask.

This mother fletcher is frozen!!

Thanks in advance,

Brian

[rockhopper]

Get down to Halfords and spend £12.99 on a 12 volt impact wrench. That'll sort it.

[rockhopper]

Ah, i see you are in the US so you might not have Halfords!!

[Totto]

I think that nut is on with 186Nm (corrected) so it will be tight

The Impact wrench would be a good idea if you can access to one !

[Edited on 6-2-2006 by Totto]

[StashTheGumbo]

I've already tried using my air impact wrench set at about 110 lbs (just about the wrench's maximum). All that did was bruise the nut.

I've got a quality clutch holding tool braced under the slider. Then with a long socket wrench pointed upwards I'm pulling while anchoring myself with the rear subframe.

I think I'm screwed (no pun intended).

[748mart]

How long is the bar you are using? the one I use is about 30 inches, needs to be at least about 24 inches. Don't worry it's not a reverse thread.

[mikesps]

The manual says 186 Nm, which is about 137 ft lb. You are almost there!

[StashTheGumbo]

OK thanks all. I'll give it another go this evening. If something goes snap, oh well. It's taking a lot more force than the rear wheel nut (which I've taken care of on regular occasion) which I thought is funky so I had to post my above question.

[m1keyp]

I had to use a 3 foot long scaffold pole

[stephen hall]

my nut was very tight 1st attempt fu*ed the basket so new one needed, but with a helping hand and the proper tool all be it made up myself, my nuts come off now na probs!