Re: Axle Nut Removal was: wheel bearings - update

["Christian Els" <tiAn@usiw.net>]

Somebody needs to introduce you to the Ingersoll Rand Ir2131

Breaker bars are for side-of-the-road repairs.

If you do use an extension with a breaker bar, support it with a jackstand
or block of wood. Your ankle will thank you.


Christian Els
87 16V


----- Original Message -----
From: "T Berk" <tberk@mindspring.com>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, 04 October, 2001 12:21
Subject: Axle Nut Removal was: wheel bearings - update
> I'd like everybody to get a 30 mm socket and a breaker bar and a short
> (no more than 2") extension.  The larger width drive the better. 3/8"
> won't cut it, I have sheared off even the next size up (1/2"?)  but the
> one after that should be sufficient (3/4"?).
>
> Since you will be generating many foot/pounds you will need the car on
> the ground with the weight on the wheel(s). Only after things are loose
> would you hike it up on a jack stand.
>
> Other thing to add is the need to have an axle in the hub (and tight)
> when putting the wheel on the ground to roll the car. If you are halfway
> through a fix and need to move the car, do not do so with an empty hub
> (no axle) the bearing needs the support of the bound axle to prevent
damage.
>
> hth,
> TBerk
> Half my body weight at the end of a two foot breaker bar seems just the
> right torque.  : ]
>
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