Replacing Rear Struts - Axle Nut or CV Bolts

[JFP in PA]

Don't know what the problem is here; 3/4 drive Chicago Pneumatic gun spins the axle nut right off, and a 45 inch long Snap-On digital 0-600 ft pound torque wrench tightens it right up........

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Don't know what the problem is here; 3/4 drive Chicago Pneumatic gun spins the axle nut right off, and a 45 inch long Snap-On digital 0-600 ft pound torque wrench tightens it right up........

That…or (when you're replacing that nut) utilize a little HS physics. Put the socket with a healthy-sized ratchet on it, employ a long breaker bar, and apply some basic math. Wayne explains it nicely in his "101 Projects":




Replaced a front wheel bearing a dozen years ago using this approach. It's still doing great…

[Danimal]

That’s basically what I did trying to get it off. But my breaker bar is a cheapy 1/2” from harbor freight and looked ready to snap with me bouncing my weight on it. Given the length i used there should have been over 400 ft lbs on it.

I probably should have just bought an impact wrench and gone for it, but I was feeling pretty defeated after how long the fronts took me and my time is limited these days. We’re in the middle of a remodel and the start of a new school year for our young kids. I was getting a lot of looks for the amount of time I was spending in the garage!

Originally Posted by Frodo

That…or (when you're replacing that nut) utilize a little HS physics. Put the socket with a healthy-sized ratchet on it, employ a long breaker bar, and apply some basic math. Wayne explains it nicely in his "101 Projects":




Replaced a front wheel bearing a dozen years ago using this approach. It's still doing great…