mrbeige 0 Posted January 20, 2008 Just trying to get the hubs off my breaker and the 30mm(?) nut that holds the CV joint is being a complete bee-atch! Anybody have any pointers? Will I need some sort of impact wrench? And does the thread go the opposite way to what you expect? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted January 20, 2008 No, normal thread... Big bar should do it but maybe borrow an electric impact wrench if not... You need air stu!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dec 1 Posted January 20, 2008 In the past I've resorted to jumping up and down on a 1m breaker bar to get it loose. Can be a right bugger to get loose alright! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted January 20, 2008 Nah, it's just as tight as a motherrutter. Are the hubs on the car? Are the brakes still attached? If not you're in for a mare. I use a 3/4 bar and socket. you'll need to stop the hub rotating so use wheel bolts and a long bar to stop it rotating. And get a fat man to sit on it for good measure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quicky1980 0 Posted January 20, 2008 Best way is with the wheels on the ground and the handbrake on. Then use a 3/4 inch socket and bar, preferably a big long breaker bar. I used a medium sized socket bar and a long length of scafolding pole. Even then it's a nightmare to crack the nut, the whole car will tend to move!! If the hub is off the car i would recommend taking it to a garage and asking them nicely to do it for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted January 20, 2008 Hmmm, I'm in for a nightmare then! Wheels, brakes off the car and even with the wheels on, there is no weight up front as there is no engine. Steve, I think you're right, I need air! Anyone local who has an impact wrench? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quicky1980 0 Posted January 20, 2008 You could try taking the whole assembly off, ie hubs, and driveshafts. and place the hub into a large heavy vice thats clamped down. Put bolts into two holes and clamp tight. then try with a large lever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete_griff 0 Posted January 20, 2008 see how you get on - but with those you may even struggle with air as home compressors/air tools generally aren't man enough for the job. your best bet is probably to take it to a garage - good luck anyway :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted January 20, 2008 Cheers for the advice guys. Left it for now, will have a word with my colleagues at work to see if they have the corrects tools for the job.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
