How to remove backing plate

[shagnat]

I've goofed somehow....

Unable to get my backing plate off my PC 3424xp.

My wrench will not allow the backing plate to turn due to the screws rubbing against the wrench.

I'm guessing I didn't put the washer on before installing the backing plate..... so, what can I do??!!

[Setec Astronomy]

How hard have you tried to turn the backing plate? Usually there's some compliance in there somewhere (flexibility of the plate, end play in the bearings). You could also try grinding the wrench down a little.

[shagnat]

I don't understand...... please clarify.

[Setec Astronomy]

Try turning it harder.

[Rsurfer]

I've goofed somehow....

Unable to get my backing plate off my PC 3424xp.

My wrench will not allow the backing plate to turn due to the screws rubbing against the wrench.

I'm guessing I didn't put the washer on before installing the backing plate..... so, what can I do??!!

What screws are you talking about? Do you mean the rivets on the backing plate?

[shagnat]

What screws are you talking about? Do you mean the rivets on the backing plate?

I guess that's what they are. Hard to see, but, yes, they are on the top of the backing plate. No way to hold the nut while trying to turn the backing plate in order to remove it.

Hope I'm making sense....

[shagnat]

Try turning it harder.

It just freewheels...... sorry I sound so stoopid.....

[Rsurfer]

It just freewheels...... sorry I sound so stoopid.....

The wrench is not holding the shaft? If the wrench is holding the shaft (nut) I don't see how the backing plate can free wheel.

[VISITOR]

^ also to add, make sure wrench is secure on the bolt as pictured below where it says ' backing plate is inserted here ' and you should be able to turn/twist the backing plate off...

[Eldorado2k]

Here's a real life view of what you should be looking at...

You want to stick the wrench into this opening.



Keep it near the bottom. Your goal is to engage with the nut, in order to prevent the nut from being able to spin while you manually remove the backing plate by turning it counter clockwise.



The backing plate comes off very easy... Here's a pic of the nut you need to hold in place while removing the backing plate.



That's the best way I can explain it. I hope it helps.