What is the Best Way to Remove a Pal Nut

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How to you remove a PalNut to replace roller?

asked by: John

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The best way to remove a pal nut would be to either pry it off with a screwdriver or use a pair of pliers to wrestle it off the shaft. Pal nuts are considered a one-time use item, so you do not need to be gentle removing them.

If you need a replacement, we offer pal nuts for a 5/8 inch diameter roller shaft as part # CE10801.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 4

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…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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