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ToSeven dm02 drive side M42 Chainring Locknut stuck

Elvin

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Hi, I am a novice, installing the dm02 motor. After so much time spent on grinding the bottom bracket and focus just trying to insert** the motor in the bb, I finally am there. Now i want to put on the chainring (on the drive side), but i just found out that the M42 Chainring Locknut is tighten. I am not able to unscrew the locknut out.

I am not sure why the locknut is so tight now. (could be that my manipulation** has accidentally tighten it on the shaft). PXL_20260828_013703426.jpg PXL_20260828_045931105.jpg
I know that this locknut to be turned clockwise to loosen, but i am not able to. I sprayed WD-40 on it. When i turn clockwise, the '12-notch ring' behind the locknut also turns as part of internal free wheel. Do i need a second *wrench/tool to hold the '12-notch ring' in position, while using the given stock wrench to loosn the locknut?

I am not able to find a second *wrench/ tool which can hold the '12-notch ring'. Or what can i do really? ( i am pissed of by this mistake)
 
The four prong tool fits the 12 tooth ring?

If so, you can use it to secure that while removing the lock nut by other means*

* e.g. grip it with pipe wrench, or tap it free with hammer and flat head screwdriver.
 
I know that this locknut to be turned clockwise to loosen, but i am not able to.
I didn't expect clockwise to loosen the locknut. My TSDZ2 is CCW (also Bafang BBS02 where I just watched a video loosening it).

Try impacting the locknut tool (or a screwdriver in one of the notches) with a mallet or hammer.
 
The four prong tool fits the 12 tooth ring?

If so, you can use it to secure that while removing the lock nut by other means*

* e.g. grip it with pipe wrench, or tap it free with hammer and flat head screwdriver.
The 12 tooth ring, which seats behind the locknut, does not fit with the given stock wrench. The 12 tooth ring is not supposed to be taken out, so the given stock wrench is not designed to fit it.
 
I didn't expect clockwise to loosen the locknut. My TSDZ2 is CCW (also Bafang BBS02 where I just watched a video loosening it).

Try impacting the locknut tool (or a screwdriver in one of the notches) with a mallet or hammer.
This installation guide, I think i download from 'DM02 Ebike Mid-Drive Motor - To7motor'Capture d’écran 2026-08-28 100345.png
so i need to turn clockwise to loosen the locknut with the stock special wrench. But the 12-prongs ring behind is running freely when i turn clockwise the locknut. That is why i think... i need a second wrench/tool* to hold the 12-prongs ring, then use the stock special wrench to turn clockwise.

That* i am not sure if it exists, its width needs to be thin/narrow as the 12-prongs ring such i can put my stock special wrench on top to turn the locknut.
 
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