axel nut

smoothbus · Post by **smoothbus** » Mon Mar 25, 2002 6:31 pm

I have a 58 bus..
My left rear axel nut is stuck...3 breaker bars and no luck.
I bought a axel nut remover tool from JC whitney..and I used a hammer to try to get it loose..still no luck..
does anyone have any suggestions???
thanks
chris

kmobi · Post by **kmobi** » Mon Mar 25, 2002 6:48 pm

Try heating the nut and then applying WD 40. Then reheat and attempt to remove the nut.

rich2481 · Post by **rich2481** » Tue Mar 26, 2002 6:56 am

get a 3/4 inch breaker with adapter, then a length of pipe, 1/2 break all the time.
also might try to tighten it first. dont know what size hammer you got but a 24 ounce or bigger is best

Heidi · Post by **Heidi** » Tue Mar 26, 2002 11:09 pm

Find a business that handles (large) truck wheels and tires. They'll have a 3/4" to 1" air driven impact wrench that will be able to remove your axle nut. Take the bus there(by the way, I'm jealous!) and have them loosen it. Most likely the dude will do it for free. Any-who, then tighten it back up for the trip home. Now, when it's your turn, it'll be a piece of cake.
You did remove the cotter pin, right? Not meaning to insult you, just that this can happen to anyone, especially if there is a small section of pin left in the hole.
Let us know how it goes.
-H-

Pillow · Post by **Pillow** » Wed Mar 27, 2002 12:27 pm

How about the 36mm metal plate tool and a 10lb sledge hammer?

It works, really.

Otherwise off to a heavy truck place to zap it.

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Adrian Pillow
'66 VW Westfalia - "Biscuit"
'67 VW Deluxe Westfakia - "Dino"
'79 Porsche 911 SC - "Cochese"