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2003 316 compact - can't remove 17mm lock nut on drop link

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#1 ·
looking for some help guys, trying to remove the 17mm lock nut on my drop link and it just turns, i cant tighten or loosen it, it just turns. Any ideas on how to remove the lock nut
 
#4 ·
Well you either have the wrong spanner, the spanner in the wrong place or you rounded it off.

That only leaves one of the other methods such as a nut splitter
 
#5 ·
I take it you're replacing the drop link?
Grip the thread with some mole grips to stop it turning, once you've got the nut backed off a few turns get in behind it with a hacksaw, and cut through

Or have a look at the end of the threads, there might be a hole for a 5mm hex key, use that to stop it turning
 
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