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[Sprocket]

do not get confused with drum brake cv nuts which are left and right handed threads. The disc brake cv joints are all right handed threads so undo anticlockwise.

not trying to be funny, just make sure you are undoing it the correct way.

if its broke tools already, its time to get the grinder out

[Sprocket]

moved to technical

[Se7enS1ns]

Wheel on, handbrake on, brake pedal wedged. Good soaking of WD. Small socket (to fit over driveshaft and butt against the nut) and give it a good old smacking. 3/4'' drive 2 foot (min) breaker bar with trolley jack underneath the bar and pump away whilst swearing vigorously. It will budge, eventually.

[Dan]

And the breaker bar will dent the carp out of the side of the car as it releases. Hang a really heavy blanket or coat over the bar while doing it if you use this approach.

[JetBLICK]

had a proble like this other day. Its hard to get heat on just the nut, you'll often find you heat the nut and the bolt, or the nut and the lock washer behind - either way, this is dont help. Find a mini breakers (or get one from mini spares) and get a new nut. Then angle grind the nut thats stuck, being careful not to get the threads (on the hub or the flange!) This way you can localise the heat much more easily - this is how got round it, and it came off a treat

Edited by JetBLICK, 13 September 2007 - 09:22 PM.

[Jordie]

I had one like this. Had to remove the grp2 arch to get the wrench close enough to car (because like yourself, my extension bar just snapped)

I lowered it down with the wheel on, used a 1/2" drive 1 5/16" socket with a 4ft scaffolding bar on the end of the wrench. H/brake on, wheels chocked. Body weight and afew pushes down and it went with a bang and i landed on me toolbox. but it came off.

[Sprocket]

If you have to use a scaff pole on any tool, it is the wrong tool for the job!! if its not long enough, get a longer one. Using a pole to extend the length will result in excess strain in the joint that was not designed for it. Tools are a specific length for a reason.

3/4" drive breaker bars have a higher torque capacity and is the way to go. Personal injury may result otherwise.

but hey, why would you buy the tool for the job when you can just use a pole and abuse the too you have.

[Sprocket]

I had one like this. Had to remove the grp2 arch to get the wrench close enough to car (because like yourself, my extension bar just snapped)

Turning the steering slightly works just as well, no need to take the arches off

[Challen]

do not get confused with drum brake cv nuts which are left and right handed threads. The disc brake cv joints are all right handed threads so undo anticlockwise.

not trying to be funny, just make sure you are undoing it the correct way.

if its broke tools already, its time to get the grinder out

yeah i thoiught it mite be a backward thread but the other one was normal so i presumed it would be the same on passengers side?

[The Matt]

Yeah, it's a normal thread on the fronts.

As I said earlier, 3/4" drive is the way to go to be honest. If it's driveable, take it to the garage, give a mechanic £3 for a pint and get him to undo it with his 3/4" drive sockets!

[Challen]

Yeah, it's a normal thread on the fronts.

As I said earlier, 3/4" drive is the way to go to be honest. If it's driveable, take it to the garage, give a mechanic £3 for a pint and get him to undo it with his 3/4" drive sockets!

best option! will do that on monday, so impressed by the response on here! some responded with in like 10 mins of me posting originally!!

def worth while staying! seem like a safe bunch!

[robson]

silly question... you say you got the other side off ok and you lock the brakes after, im assuming you have put the other side disc back in? else there will be problems!

[mike.]

Try using explosive force. Sometimes when nuts are stuck, even the leverage from a massive extension bar isn't enough.

So try hitting the end of a resonably sized extension bar (not the scaffolding pole) with a rubber mallet. Using explosive force like that can help undo things when all else fails.

[annodomini2]

Impact socket 3/4" drive, 6' 3/4" drive breaker bar and 5mm steel tube about 12' long extension , come off with one hand.

[Jammy]

Try using explosive force. Sometimes when nuts are stuck, even the leverage from a massive extension bar isn't enough.

So try hitting the end of a resonably sized extension bar (not the scaffolding pole) with a rubber mallet. Using explosive force like that can help undo things when all else fails.

Ha ha, thought you were going to advise dynamite or something then!



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