How to remove MCGard locklugs, swivel ring type

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Method to remove MC Gard (Volvo XC 70 2002) You will need a dDremel tool with normal grinding tip/tool, centerpoint or small screwdriver and probably a welding machine and a socket 22, 12 star (depends on MC Gard antitheft wheellugs and a used wheellug or a good quality nut. Methode had been tested on original Volvo rims, but not the factory "XC" rims that came with the car. Once your MCgard key has destroyed it self, and they will, proceed like this, Dremel a small hole in the bolt top to get access to the very brittle swiveling ring. Break the ring by hammering on it with a center-point or similar. Prey out the broken segments of the ring (I used a small Allen key) Whack a socket 21 mm (depends) on the locknut. This can be though! Try hammering is on under a aggressive angle, maybe you need to grind a bit more on the top edges of the locklug. Once the socket got stuck on the bolt, you have 2 options. Try hammering it on as far as possible and try to loosen the lug with you ratchet or

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