A short video of my first axle nut removal. This is on a Northeast-driven 2000 Honda CR-V. The reason for axle nut removal is that the driver side CV axle shaft snapped in the middle.
The axle nut was unstaked. It was also pre-treated with a 50/50 acetone/ATF (automatic transmission fluid) mixture overnight. The car is on the ground, obviously. I would NEVER try this with the car up on jack stands. The tools used were:
- 3/4-inch drive breaker bar from Harbor Freight
- 3/4-inch drive 36mm impact socket from Harbor Freight
- Torin 3 ton SUV trolley jack
I had a 4-foot cheater pipe on standby, in case this didn't work, but there was no drama. The jack is an almost irresistible force when used like this.
Use the right tools. The jack makes it look easy, but there are enormous forces involved. The factory torque spec on the axle nut is 181 ft-lbs. I would not try this with my 1/2-inch drive breaker bar; the 3/4-inch breaker bar is much more stout.
UPDATE: Another video demo'ing the same method is at • Axle nut with trolley ...
* Disclaimer: This video chronicles my experience only. It is not an instructional video. I am not responsible for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Information given in this video does not guarantee the desired outcome. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of the tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the viewer of this video.
12 янв 2016