how to undo axle nut?
#1
how to undo axle nut?
hey guys, Im trying to undo the rear axle nuts to change a wheel bearing and swap cv cups.
ive beat out the pressed section of the nut so it is free to turn. but the nut is way to tight to loosen.
Ive tried a rattle gun, and using a 1m breaker bar, I even put my trolley jack under the breaker bar handle and the breaker bar bent without releasing the nut
any tips to get the nuts off?
I guess I try a power bar next?
ive beat out the pressed section of the nut so it is free to turn. but the nut is way to tight to loosen.
Ive tried a rattle gun, and using a 1m breaker bar, I even put my trolley jack under the breaker bar handle and the breaker bar bent without releasing the nut
any tips to get the nuts off?
I guess I try a power bar next?
#5
Using liquid makes a mess. I usually use a jack stand with a 1/2inch drive breaker bar and an extension to bring the pivot point of the breaker bar away from the car and wheel to reduce the chance of damaging anything if I slip off. I then use the handle of my jack to extend the breaker by, a total of 3-4 feet of leverage.
Good luck. Also note that the axle nuts have revised torque specs to rid of the "clicking" that happens on early AP1 cars. Use the torque spec from the latest S2000 model year.
Good luck. Also note that the axle nuts have revised torque specs to rid of the "clicking" that happens on early AP1 cars. Use the torque spec from the latest S2000 model year.
#7
I have not seen much of an issue with a good air impact wrench at pressure. On my car my IR wrench at 100psi banged at it for 10 or 15 seconds before spinning it off. (BTW, not all impact wrenches are equal... some make a lot of noise without applying real high torque impacts).
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#8
Originally Posted by RAIN H8R,May 1 2010, 03:41 AM
Good luck. Also note that the axle nuts have revised torque specs to rid of the "clicking" that happens on early AP1 cars. Use the torque spec from the latest S2000 model year.
#10
yeah thanks guys, yeah i have a big torque wrench to apply proper spec when i retorque.
Im going to use a hand impact driver (powerbar)
one of these
and if that doesnt work, ill borrow my mates snap-on impact gun....
it should come off....
Im going to use a hand impact driver (powerbar)
one of these
and if that doesnt work, ill borrow my mates snap-on impact gun....
it should come off....