Trying to remove the rear axle nuts and...
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I can't get them loose. I used a hammer and chisel to knock that tab up and still I can't get the nut to turn. I tried the 1/2" ratchet, that didn't work. Tried the electric impact wrench, that didn't work. I even tried the 3ft breaker bar with a 3/4" drive and and an 3/4 to 1/2 adapter and actually stood on it and didn't break it loose. The only thing that broke was the adapter.
I'd imagine one side has right-handed threads and I'm assuming that's on the right side. I was working on the left side.
Anyone else have a bitch of a time getting them off? What did you do to get it to work?
I'd imagine one side has right-handed threads and I'm assuming that's on the right side. I was working on the left side.
Anyone else have a bitch of a time getting them off? What did you do to get it to work?
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Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey?
Neither one is reverse-threaded... that's what the locking tab is for.
They're pretty snug. A good air impact wrench or a >24" breaker bar should make short work of them, though.
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They're pretty snug. A good air impact wrench or a >24" breaker bar should make short work of them, though.