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6

Time Required

                          10 - 20 minutes

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Wheels
  • Flip the trash can upside down.

Flip the trash can upside down.

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Step 2

  • Position the flathead screwdriver on the tab of the pal-nut in the center of the wheel.
  • Position the rubber mallet on top of the flathead screwdriver.
  • Hit the flathead screwdriver with the rubber mallet a couple times for each tab.
  • There are two tabs on each pal-nut, so just do these actions for the pal-nut on one side. The other wheel can remain connected to the axle to remove.
  • This is to push the tab inside to free the pal-nut from the axle that the wheel is connected to.

Position the flathead screwdriver on the tab of the pal-nut in the center of the wheel.

Position the rubber mallet on top of the flathead screwdriver.

Hit the flathead screwdriver with the rubber mallet a couple times for each tab.

There are two tabs on each pal-nut, so just do these actions for the pal-nut on one side. The other wheel can remain connected to the axle to remove.

This is to push the tab inside to free the pal-nut from the axle that the wheel is connected to.

Step 3

  • Use the rubber mallet to hit the back of the wheel and loosen the pal-nut.
  • If the pal-nut is stuck, use PB B’LASTER to spray on the pal-nut to break up any rust or corrosion.
  • Caution: Wear gloves so the PB B’LASTER does not get on your skin.
  • Remove the pal-nut.

Use the rubber mallet to hit the back of the wheel and loosen the pal-nut.

If the pal-nut is stuck, use PB B’LASTER to spray on the pal-nut to break up any rust or corrosion.

Caution: Wear gloves so the PB B’LASTER does not get on your skin.

Remove the pal-nut.

Step 4

  • Remove the wheel with the pal-nut from the axle.
  • Slide the other wheel off of the trash can with the axle still attached.

Remove the wheel with the pal-nut from the axle.

Slide the other wheel off of the trash can with the axle still attached.

Step 5

  • To replace with the new parts, reverse the previous steps.
  • Slide the new wheel with the axle on to the trash can.

To replace with the new parts, reverse the previous steps.

Slide the new wheel with the axle on to the trash can.

Step 6

  • Position the new pal-nut on the axle.
  • Use the rubber mallet and hit the pal-nut on the axle until it is secured.
  • Hold the other side in place while hammering to offer some opposing force. This will help the pal-nut latch on to the axle.
  • Check that both sides are secured.
  • Flip the trash can back to the normal position.
  • Test the new wheels by rolling the trash can.

Position the new pal-nut on the axle.

Use the rubber mallet and hit the pal-nut on the axle until it is secured.

Hold the other side in place while hammering to offer some opposing force. This will help the pal-nut latch on to the axle.

Check that both sides are secured.

Flip the trash can back to the normal position.

Test the new wheels by rolling the trash can.

Now that your trash can is up and rolling again, you can now pat yourself on the back for a job well done!

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Billcopithorne - Apr 20, 2021

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What size pal nuts on trash barrels

Putting wheels back on trash barrel.Need to replace pal nut and would like to know if there is a standard size to purchase

Thien Pham - Apr 26, 2021

Hi there!

Upon looking at this specific replacement kit, the Pal-Nut size they used is 5/8”. Since you may have a different trash can with a different size axle, you should refer to any replacement kits made online and see what size Pal-Nut they use.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Toter-Replac…

Is Sira - Aug 20, 2022

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The nut wont come off. I had to saw the axel in half.