How Do Pal Nuts Remove from Roller Shafts

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What is the proper way to remove a pal nut from a roller shaft? I would like to change a boat trailer roller which use a long run shaft with pal nuts. Thanks

asked by: Bill

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The cap and roller are held onto the shaft by a pal nut. The best way to remove the pal nut is to grab it with a pair of pliers and rock it back and forth until the pal nut deforms enough to pull off the end of the shaft. A pal nut is a one-time use product.

Replacement 1/2 inch pal nuts are available as part # CE10800.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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