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[Ruth's Mini]

Trying to remove the CV joint nut for separation from the hub and cannot get it to budge.

 

Am I missing something here or is it possible that after 50+ years it's just on super tight?

 

thanks in advance

[Ruth's Mini]

tried to post a picture but can't get it to upload

[nicklouse]

wheel on the ground and a big long lever and maybe some one to press on the brakes.

[Ruth's Mini]

thanks, it's off the car and in a vice but this does answer my question so I guess heat and patience is the answer

[Northernpower]

thanks, it's off the car and in a vice but this does answer my question so I guess heat and patience is the answer

If you can get hold of an impact gun you may find it will move more easily.

[nicklouse]

thanks, it's off the car and in a vice but this does answer my question so I guess heat and patience is the answer

depends on what you plan on keeping.

 

don't like heat that close to the bearings and seals.

 

nut splitter. hammer and drift/chisel or as above. rattle gun and some clever clamping in a vise.

[Spider]

I have a piece of 3" x 3" Angle Iron, about 18" long with 2 holes drilled in it for 2 studs.

 

I clamp up the Angle Iron in the vice and then bolt up the drive flange to the Angle Iron via the studs.

 

Easy

[Ruth's Mini]

thanks everyone - will try the angle iron approach, failing that will attempt to split the nut

 

regards