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Yak

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Alternative to 48mm Pin Spanner
« on: September 29, 2009, 06:16:02 PM »
I'm trying to remove the steering stem here, and the manual says that I need a 48mm Pin Spanner. I don't have anything like this handy and am afraid of causing any damage. Any suggestions guys?

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Offline Gordon

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Re: Alternative to 48mm Pin Spanner
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2009, 08:55:45 PM »
Sometimes a shock absorber pre-load adjusting wrench will do the trick.  I've also been known to use a flathead screwdriver and a hammer to tap it loose. 
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Re: Alternative to 48mm Pin Spanner
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2009, 09:59:20 PM »
Any kind of flat metal drift will work, but a soft metal item (copper, brass etc) is better, so you don't damage the item you're tapping loose.  ;D
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Re: Alternative to 48mm Pin Spanner
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2009, 10:19:59 PM »
This type of clutch holding tool has many uses....





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