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Non standard axle locking nut?

Tiny
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  • 1995 FORD BRONCO
  • 5.8L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 230,000 MILES
I’m trying to replace the front rotors on my 95 full size Bronco.
I had taken the manual locking hub apart but could not get the hub spindle nut off because it’s not removable with the typical d85t-1197-a tool (with the notches).
The “nut” has 6 slightly flattened sides. I’ve attached photos/video to see if anyone has an idea what tool I need to get this off.
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Monday, August 15th, 2022 AT 10:00 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I don't see an image or video. There are two styles of tool that it could be here are both tool numbers and instructions on how to remove the nut so you can change the rotors out. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Monday, August 15th, 2022 AT 1:17 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Ken for the quick reply. I was afraid the video didn’t come through so I’ll attempt again.
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 AT 10:34 AM
Tiny
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The video might be better to see the inner part of the hub.
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 AT 10:35 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the video it helps, It looks like that is the washer that sits between the locking nuts, take a small hook pic and grab the side of the washer to work it out of there.
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Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 AT 11:18 AM
Tiny
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Okay, I’ll give it a shot. Thanks!
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Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 AT 12:43 PM
Tiny
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Let me know if that works.
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Thursday, August 18th, 2022 AT 2:08 PM
Tiny
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Here was the solution: 2 1/2 6R socket (see pic). I must have watched 15 YouTube videos, and no one used this style socket. Thanks for your help, especially with the diagrams.
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Thursday, August 25th, 2022 AT 10:54 AM
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Oh man, I have never seen that socket before, nice work, and thanks for getting back to me, I learned something new as well.
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Thursday, August 25th, 2022 AT 5:19 PM

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