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996 996 Clutch Centre Nut

Discussion in '748 / 916 / 996 / 998' started by Simon-Ducati, Jan 28, 2017.

  1. I'm struggling to loosen the clutch centre nut. I've used a clutch holding tool put an enormous long pole on the end of my ratchet and still won't budge. Any tips silly question but it's not a left hand thread is it?
     
    #1 Simon-Ducati, Jan 28, 2017
  2. Either mains or battery impact driver. For all things Ducati clutch and rear hub nut related stuff I have a Dewalt 18v Li-Ion 1/2" drive beastie. Not been defeated yet (fingers crossed). Andy
     
    #2 Android853sp, Jan 28, 2017
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  3. Thanks Andy
     
    #3 Simon-Ducati, Jan 28, 2017
  4. It's a right hand thread, 100% sure.
    FYI: I had the same problem with the sprocket nut. Needed 2 guys and a 2m pole to loosen it, but we won :)
     
    #4 Flip848, Jan 29, 2017
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  5. Thanks for the help guys
     
    #5 Simon-Ducati, Jan 29, 2017
  6. The spec is 186Nm, so it's going to take some loosening. I'm sure it's a normal RH thread.
     
    #6 Robarano, Jan 29, 2017
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  7. Normal thread.
    As above, it can be fixed with the threadlock that will soften with heat, then use a rattle gun...:upyeah:
     
    #7 Nelson, Jan 29, 2017
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  8. waaza Aug 2016 008.JPG
    Here`s mine from a 1098
    1 impacted driver (snap-on)-no movement
    2 headed and Chiseled-no movment
    3 Finally a 4 inch grinder- WooHoo
     
    #8 Wazza, Jan 31, 2017
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  9. Drastic measures!
     
    #9 RickyX, Feb 1, 2017
  10. They should use a split pin then they wouldn't need to be so bloody tight
     
    #10 Simon-Ducati, Feb 3, 2017
  11. I have had success with the following formula:

    1) Heat it up a bit
    2) Then hit it. Put an Impact socket on the nut, few little 'taps' to help break any bonding
    3) Big torque impact driver like the Dewalt 18V
     
    #11 sam996S, Feb 17, 2017
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