axle problem
I tried changing my left axle but couldn't pull off the nut. Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
03-22-2004, 10:15 AM
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Re:axle problem
what nut are you talking about. the one when you take of the tire. that big *** one? if thats the one, your gonna need a hefty breaker bar. i used a 4 foot bar, and just stand on it. she'l come loose. if thats the nut your talking about 
03-22-2004, 10:15 AM
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Re:axle problem
Well a couple things, ur either using the wrong tools, or ur underestimatinghow tight that thing is really on there. If it factory tight, you may need 2 people to handle it. Get 1 long *** strong breaker bar and use a strong ratchet (craftman or snap on), and then tug away at that thing, itll come. just make sure u have the right socket on there.
03-22-2004, 10:23 AM
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Re:axle problem
Yes when I take off the rim. It's a 32mm do i need a airgun? Yes i do have a craftman . but a friend of mine told me to unsteak the nut w/ a flat head screw driver.I don't know how.I tried standing on the socket also.
03-22-2004, 11:09 AM
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Re:axle problem
'unsteak' just means to pop out the little piece that they hammer down to keep it locked to the axle, not all of them are steaked all the time (like if some one already changed it before and didn't do it), if it is, you'll see what i'm talking about. but yeah, i usually use an air gun or stand on a breaker bar while some one else holds the break pedal.
03-22-2004, 11:32 AM
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Re:axle problem
Originally Posted by crx88Si
did u take the pin out. there's a pin they stick though it isnt there?
m76: a 2 ft. breaker bar can be had fairly cheap. just go to sears or something. just get some one to stand on the break pedal, then stand on the breaker (all or your weight) and lightly bounce on it, go ahead and spray some pb blaster on it or something while you run to get a breaker bar, or just find a piece of metal pipe that will fit around you ratchet as an extension instead of buying a breaker bar, but then you risk breaking your ratchet
