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Old 05-03-2019, 08:24 AM   #15
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Originally Posted by itsnotanova View Post
I've removed well over 100 axles. I hit the socket used to loosen the nut with. Back the nut off a little bit and one or two good hits from a big hammer usually knocks it loose. The early boxsters came with a flared nut but later ones came with a nut/attached washer. The washer will become detached using this method but can be reattached with a quick strike of a hammer or pressed together in a vice.
Service Manual says to replace the axle nut everytime. I replace mine every other time with no problems, and that's in rust free So,CA.
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