Ken Tool 30170 User Manual

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HUBCAP & WHEEL LOCK

REMOVAL KIT

PART NO. 30170

 Quickly remove wire wheel cover locks with variable inside drive keys on GM, Ford and Chrysler

products.

 Easily removes aftermarket wheel locks without damaging the lock or stud.
 Removes and replace GM, Ford, Chrysler and McGard hubcap locks and aftermarket wheel lug

locks...without keys...without waiting!

 GUARANTEED: For one full year against defects in materials and workmanship.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

Sockets ARE NOT TO BE HAMMERED/POUNDED onto wheel lock. Simply apply pressure against wheel

lock while either running impact gun in reverse, or turning ratchet/wrench counterclockwise with removal
socket attached.

NOTE:

 When using socket with smooth tapered inside profile, run impact gun clockwise for 10 seconds heat-

ing up wheel lock and socket. This will create a temporary shrink-fit bond.

 Pause for 10 seconds.
 Change direction of impact gun to counterclockwise/reverse and, while applying pressure against the

wheel lock, run the impact gun to remove wheel lock. Sometimes a breaker bar and hand turning will
give better results.

MADE IN USA

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 Kit Includes: ● GM Hubcap Lock Remover ● GM Sprocket Hubcap Lock Remover ● Ford and

Chrysler Hubcap Lock Remover ● Large Universal Locking Lug Nut Remover ● Small Hubcap Lock
Remover for 1986-88 Buick, Also Fits Stripped 18MM Lug Nuts ● Lug Nut Remover Punch ● Durable
Plastic Carrying Case ● Directions for Use.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

LARGE GM HUBCAP LOCKS: Remove lock clips with a screwdriver. Insert wedge into slot
at best fit. Press in and turn counter-clockwise to remove lock.

GM HUBCAP LOCKS:

until fully seated. Tighten nut to secure collet onto lock. Remove lock. Do not allow tool to tip.

GM SPLINE HUBCAP LOCKS: Find the best-fit position and slip or tap tool onto splined

hubcap lock. Turn tool with a 3/4 in. wrench to remove lock. Do not use an impact wrench
with this tool.

FORD and CHRYSLER HUBCAP LOCKS: Drive tool onto lock. Turn tool with a 3/4

in. socket to remove lock.*

Loosen collet nut. See that collet is free. Slip or tap collet onto lock

LARGE GM TRIANGULAR WELL HUBCAP LOCKS: Insert hex end of tool into well.

Turn with a 3/4 in. wrench to remove lock.

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LOCKING LUG NUTS, STRIPPED 18mm LUG NUTS, FORD and CHRYSLER HUB­CAP LOCKS: Drive appropriate socket into lock. Turn tool with a 1/2 in. drive to remove

lock*

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*If better grip is needed when using tapered sockets: Spin socket for several seconds with impact wrench.
Immediately drive socket on with hammer. Wait several seconds. Remove lock with a breaker bar. Use steady pressure.
Support head of bar to keep socket from tipping. Badly worn, odd sized, or extremely stubborn locks can often be removed
by lining inside of socket with a layer of medium grip emery paper, grit side in.

INCLUDED PUNCH: Insert punch in 1/2 in. square drive hole.

Tap to remove lock from socket.

WARNING

WEAR ADEQUATE EYE PROTECTION WHEN USING THIS TOOL!

CLEAN THE GRIPPING SURFACES OF SOCKETS AND LOCKS.

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