I agree that a hardened wrench is the way to go and used carefully will last and last.
Did you also know that you can quickly un-ruin the L shaped keys by cutting, grinding or dremeling off the worn bit?
A quick rub with some emery to remove swarf and you have a new key, just a bit shorter!
Obvious I know but just in case...
Also, if you have a hammer and a vice and can get the axle out of the car, support the wheel carefully in the vice then carefully tap the end of the axle until the wheel is in the right place, using another axle as a drift if necessary - this might have the added bonus of freeing up the allen screw.
Good luck! Rob
Did you also know that you can quickly un-ruin the L shaped keys by cutting, grinding or dremeling off the worn bit?
A quick rub with some emery to remove swarf and you have a new key, just a bit shorter!
Obvious I know but just in case...
Also, if you have a hammer and a vice and can get the axle out of the car, support the wheel carefully in the vice then carefully tap the end of the axle until the wheel is in the right place, using another axle as a drift if necessary - this might have the added bonus of freeing up the allen screw.
Good luck! Rob
