Hi Bob, The nut is often difficult (notice I didn't say impossible but sometimes it is) to remove without breaking the "snout" off the angle drive. You could save the aggravation and keep the drive as a rebuildable part if you order a new axle nut. We have them in stock...Part # 105027G Axle/A.D. Nut $22.50 Rob Grady -----Original Message----- From: Bob Hlavacek [mailto:bob.hlavacek@xxxxxxxx] Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2004 9:01 PM To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [DML] Removing Angle Drive Circular Spring Does anyone know how to remove the circular spring from the old angle drive so you can retrieve the large nut? The instructions say compress the spring with two small screwdrivers, but I don't find that possible. Thanks for your help! Bob Hlavacek 10961 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/