I am having problems getting the retaining nut loose in order to replace the antenna mast. i am trying to unscrew it with needlenose pliers, but they are tearing the thing up. Am I doing something wrong
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vermillion
> I am having problems getting the retaining nut loose in order to
> replace the antenna mast. i am trying to unscrew it with needlenose
> pliers, but they are tearing the thing up. Am I doing something wrong?
Wrong tool.
Check AutoZone/Pep Boys/Kragen, etc.
Also check bicycle repair shops. They use similar sockets. Here's one like
that which you could grind down to fit:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/misc/bicycle_socket.jpg
It's for some Shimano thingy or other (I forget).

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