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Old 10-03-08, 02:17 PM   #10
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Default Re: Totally baffled - Chain & Sprockets

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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris View Post
So you would advise replacing the locknut and washer?
In an ideal world yeah sure change both, however being practical, unless the nut has been damaged undoing it, that will be fine and you can* get away with reversing the lock washed ONCE and bending the taps the other way, although for the cost I'd probably replace.

* caution if you are unsure how many times it's been used, replace it.

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