rear hub locking nut

2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BLASTMAN88061
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2000 elantra: on trying to change the rear wheel hub to replace the wheel bearing, there is a locking nut over the axle nut, it does not have a cotter pin in it, but is held in place from spinning by a tongue and groove, how do i get this locking nut off
Aug 1, 2011 at 8:10 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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It is a lock nut just unscrews see diagram
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Aug 1, 2011 at 8:19 PM
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BLASTMAN88061
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docfixit, by looking at the diagram, thats what i want to do, but after removing the grease cap, i'm looking at a locking sleeve cover over the locking nut that can't spin off because it is slotted to fit into the groove of the axle, does that sound like anything you've seen?
Aug 1, 2011 at 8:36 PM
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Can you post a pic? I think know what it is but would be better to see
Aug 1, 2011 at 8:45 PM
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