How to Remove a Locking Lug Nut
- Check to see if the key to your locking lug nuts is in your glove box, middle console, trunk area, or even under your...
- Take the socket set and see what size will fit over the locking lug nut. A 12 point socket works best.
- Use the socket that is the next size smaller, and place it on the lug nut.
- Use the mallet and hammer the socket over the lug nut.
- When you have hammered the socket over the lug nut, then use the breaker bar to remove the locking lug nut.
- Repeat if necessary. What if the lock...
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Sep 01, 2012 · There are special sockets designed for locking lug nut removal. 3 Use the socket that is the next size smaller, and place it on the lug nut. 4 Use the mallet and hammer the socket over the lug nut. 5 When you have hammered the socket over the lug nut, then use the breaker bar to remove the locking lug nut. 6 Repeat if necessary. Expert Q&A Search
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Forget about grinders and chisels. Pick up a locking lug nut remover set (from an auto parts store or $20 from amazon.com) and pop the socket onto your ratchet or impact wrench. The reverse spiral teeth dig into the lug nut and spin it off. These sockets also work well with ordinary lug nuts that are stripped.
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Check to see if the key to your locking lug nuts is in your glove box, middle console, trunk area, or even under your seats. It may also be found under the spare tire.
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This article was co-authored by Mike Parra. Mike Parra is a Master Mechanic in Arizona. He is ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified, has an AA degree in Automotive Repair Technology, and has over 20 years of mechanic experience. This article has been viewed 205,348 times.
