Re: [all] removing axels q'

[Richard and Michelle Pizzulo <pez18@zebra.net>]

Ryan Schuermann wrote:

> is there a secret to removing that outer axel bolt?
> the one in the hub? right now im guessing the only
> way to get that nut off is an impact wrench? I think
> i'll just swap the whole damn a-arm and hub assembly...
> removing the 2 a-arm bolts and the control arm is
> seeming a lot easier right now than try to lug a full
> air compressor tank to my storage shed... i practically
> jumped up and down on my come-along bar trying to
> loosen that nut (yes the axel was viced down and not rotating
> an inch)
>

Massive breaker bar...I used a four foot section of fence post to get
some leverage.  Make sure you don't put it back on the same way, it has
to be torqued to I believe 173 foot lbs.   also it's a 30mm socket.

-=Rick
84' 8V Wolfs
Mobile, AL


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