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Mar 31, 2012 | 11:17 PM

skydive120

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Racer

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From: Moline Illinois

Axle nut

Trying to change out a wheel bearing and the right back axle nut will not break loose even with a good soaking and breaker bar.....
Heat?

Thanks--

Chris

Mar 31, 2012 | 11:31 PM

BigGun

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From: Bahama North Carolina

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Originally Posted by skydive120

Trying to change out a wheel bearing and the right back axle nut will not break loose even with a good soaking and breaker bar.....
Heat?

Thanks--

Chris

Longer breaker bar. You have plenty of room.

Mar 31, 2012 | 11:31 PM

ZedO6

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From: SoCal

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Originally Posted by skydive120

Trying to change out a wheel bearing and the right back axle nut will not break loose even with a good soaking and breaker bar.....
Heat?

Thanks--

Chris

Longer pipe on the breaker bar...make sure the car is on the ground and you are using the brakes to keep the wheel from turning. Otherwise you are working the crap out of the axle joints to try to loosen it.

Mar 31, 2012 | 11:46 PM

1986coupe

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From: Niagara Falls ON

Oil, heat, and the best way is with a pneumatic impact driver.

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