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Nut Socket - Km3, Sykes Pickavant - 696800-Km3

Product Number: 696800-KM3

£55.49 £54.40

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Variations

V10

V11

V12

V13

V14

V16

V17

V18

KM3 Socket

Sockets designed for easy tightening and loosening of lock nuts in a safe manner. They are used to secure and adjust bearings on tapered journals, adapter sleeves and withdrawal sleeves. Easy mounting and dismounting without nut damage. The socket demands less space around the bearing arrangement than when using a hook spanner and allows the use of ratchets and torque wrenches via a 1/2" drive.

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Product Dimenstions (L x W x H)	30 x 30 x 40 mm
Product Weight	0.12 Kg

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Engine Parts	Product Number	Product Name	Recommended Units	Product Price
	69680000	Sykes Pickavant 69680000 KM Socket Kit	1 Unit	£306.24 £300.24	Add

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Technical

Q 1. What is the 696800-KM3 used for?

A. The Sykes-Pickavant 696800-KM3 is a KM3 locknut socket designed for the safe, accurate installation and removal of KM locknuts — specialised precision nuts used to secure bearings and other critical components on shafts. It is specifically suited to securing and adjusting bearings on tapered journals, adapter sleeves, and withdrawal sleeves.

Q 2. Why can I not use a standard socket or spanner on a KM locknut?

A. KM locknuts feature slots around their circumference, which means a standard socket or spanner cannot engage them correctly without risking damage to the nut or shaft. The KM3 socket is purpose-built to engage directly with those slots, providing a positive drive connection that distributes torque evenly and prevents slippage, rounding, or distortion.

Q 3. What drive size does the 696800-KM3 use?

A. The 696800-KM3 uses a 1/2 inch square drive, allowing it to be used with standard 1/2 inch ratchets and torque wrenches.

Q 4. Can I use a torque wrench with this socket?

A. Yes. The 1/2 inch square drive of the KM3 socket is compatible with standard ratchets and torque wrenches, enabling accurate torque application during bearing installation and removal.

Q 5. Does the KM3 socket require more clearance around the bearing than a hook spanner?

A. No. The socket demands less space around the bearing arrangement than when using a hook spanner, making it practical in confined or restricted locations.

Q 6. What are the dimensions and weight of the 696800-KM3?

A. The KM3 socket measures 30 mm x 30 mm x 40 mm (L x W x H) and weighs 0.12 kg.

Q 7. Are other KM socket sizes available?

A. The source references individual KM sockets and extension pieces within the Sykes-Pickavant range. The 696800-KM3 is the KM3 size variant. For details on other sizes and extensions, please contact us or refer to the product listing for related items.

Q 8. When will my order be dispatched?

A. In-stock orders placed before 14:30 Monday to Friday are usually dispatched the same day.