Went to remove my rear tire to get it replaced and this happened to the axle...

RedAudiURs6

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it ripped right through the chain adjustment block! Now it spins freely. I torque it to spec 108ftlb every time. The adjustment block/stopper material was so soft. Has anyone else dealt with this? I have to go back as I didn't have all my tools. Just the breaker and socket.

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rotat

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Nope. On occasion it can be difficult to remove the axle if its been in the hub for some time due to rust/crud. You went to remove the wheel and that's how you found it? Or that's what happened after using the breaker bar?
 

Satan666

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From the pictured damage it appears that it occurred while the axle nut was being loosened. Furthermore, it appears that a screwdriver or chisel was inserted (hammered-in) between the axle and block ("chain 2 puller" - 5VY-25389-01-00) to prevent rotation while the torque was applied to the nut. That might indicate that the nut was torque welded to the axle by either corrosion, over-tightening or possibly jammed against the shoulder of the axle due to lack of a spacer, washer, or worn/corroded washer. Also, it does not appear that the adjuster was loosened prior to the nut removal.

Inspect the axle threads for galling or cross-threading damage.

New nut and washer (maybe an axle) and block required. If you live in a salt exposed area, you might consider a light application of anti-seize on the axle threads and reduce the tightening torque. Also, lightly grease the axle before insertion to prevent galvanic corrosion between the aluminum axle and steel spacers.
 

RedAudiURs6

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@Satan666 you basically nailed it, except the washers and spacers were in the correct location. My dumbass cross-threaded the bolt and torqued it down after changing the pads this fall. You were right about me hammering a big screwdriver in the puller block at first to "attempt" it from spinning! As that's what I had at the moment. Went home, grabbed a 33mm wrench and it was off in 5 min. It wasn't easy though. All new hardware is on the way. $60 fuck up. I'll be hand tightening first THEN using the torque wrench from now on, hah.
 
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