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
Best Answer Ruth's Mini , 26 June 2017 - 11:59 AM
thanks everyone - will try the angle iron approach, failing that will attempt to split the nut
regards
Go to the full postPosted 25 June 2017 - 10:49 PM
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
Posted 25 June 2017 - 10:53 PM
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Posted 25 June 2017 - 10:58 PM
wheel on the ground and a big long lever and maybe some one to press on the brakes.
Posted 26 June 2017 - 09:35 AM
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
Posted 26 June 2017 - 10:09 AM
If you can get hold of an impact gun you may find it will move more easily.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
Posted 26 June 2017 - 10:24 AM
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.
Posted 26 June 2017 - 10:28 AM
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
Posted 26 June 2017 - 11:59 AM Best Answer
thanks everyone - will try the angle iron approach, failing that will attempt to split the nut
regards
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