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Ford Explorer Maintenance - Modifications - Performance Upgrades - Problem Solving - Off-Road - Street
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In production, they keep drums from wobbling around as wheels are installed. Ford calls them "Tinnerman" nuts. Can be removed by using linesman pliers to unscrew them.
I just use a heavy duty pick tool set. If you can't hook it with the hook pick tool, drive a straight pick in with a hammer and give it a good twist. It'll either come off or break. Either way you don't need them. Do whatever you want/need to get them off.
I pull out a pocket knife, slide under to bend up the edge a little, just enough to grab with pliers and twist till the hole is larger so they slip off, or they rip apart, whichever comes first. Keep in mind that things rust here, so they are a little weaker than when new.