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A "Cotter Pin" or "Split Pin"is a hairpin shape metal pin,basically a strip if metal folded back on itself with a loop at one end.Usually used to lock a grooved nut to a bolt that will have an appropriate hole to accomodate the pin.Once inserted thru the groove/pin,the excess ends folded round to keep the pin in place.locking the whole assembly.Found on steering arms,drive shaft c/v's etc
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Why should a new cotter pin be used when assembling a wheel bearing?
A new cotter pin should be used that way the cotter pin keep front wheel and hub from coming off, possibly causing a serious accident.
Who invented the cotter pin?
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What is a Carter key?
It is a cotter key or cotter pin (not carter). In the United States, cotter pin (also known as a cotter key[1] or a split pin) is a metal fastener with two tines that are bent during installation, similar to a staple or rivet. Typically made of wire with a half-circular cross section, cotter pins come in multiple sizes and types.
1950 Plymouth rear drum removal?
Block and jack up car on side to do. Remove nut and cotter pin (if there is a cotter pin) and use a wheel puller.
How do you remove cotter pin from boat motor?
i am trying to remove cotter pin from my 40 hp outboard motor, and cant seem to get anywhere with it,any ideas what i can do to remove it Thanks
Where can you buy cotter pins?
Are you sure of the name, cotter pin? That is an automotive term for a car part. You can find them at auto supply stores.
Why is cotter pin tapered on one side?
To easily start it in the hole.
How do you remove the rotor from a 1997 dodge b2500 van?
Remove tire and brake caliper.Use a flat screwdriver to remove the dust cap closest to you, then the cotter pin, then the castle nut, then the flat nut, then slide out the rotor.Make sure the replacement rotor has fully greased bearings installed. Use a new cotter pin.
Which Fastener consisting of a wedge or pin to hold two other pieces together?
Cotter
How do you remove the hydraulic line from the slave cylinder on a 1997 Chevrolet s10?
pull the cotter pin out with with a pair of pliers and and remove the the little metal sleeve the cotter pin was in. you can use a small nail to achieve this. slide the hydraulic line straight out.
How do you replace a tie rod on a 1990 Plymouth Voyager?
Remove wheel, remove cotter pin at bottom of tie rod, remove castle nut. Separate tie rod from spindle. Unscrew tie rod, Screw in new one, seat in spindle, install castle nut, install cotter pin, install wheel, go get a beer.
Show the pictures of cotter joints?
A cotter joint is one that is used to hold parts that might turn, as in an axle or a drive shaft. For example, on a child's wagon, the axles have a hole in each outside end. This hole is for a cotter pin (it looks similar to a bobby pin for the hair), that helps to keep the wheel on while the wheel is turning.
