bullzhit! you could damage the bolt that holds the tire against the brake disc with that pipe, the easiest way is to stick a big flat screwdriver in the hole that's in the middle of the caliper and stick it on the brake disc (it has lots of rectangle-like holes) and that's it, no more creating a hole in a pipe. This is the easiest way and has worked very well for me.
@scientist100 Doing this can break the cooling vanes of the brake rotor, and cause it to be unbalanced. Further, a really tight nut will just cause you to bend even a quaility screw driver. Yes, the screw driver trick does work. However, if you payed attention during the video, you will see the car does not have a brake caliper or rotor on it. In a junkyard situation you find cars without the rotor on it and still need to do this. I've never damaged threads.
@ykmalachi I always use strong screwdrivers and I've never bent one. I've applied over 400 lb of strength onto the axle nut and nothing happens to the brake disc or the alignment of it and if it does happen, you'd probably need to replace the disc.. Also, they're usually not too tight so is easy to remove, just use some WD-40 and wait for a bit.
@scientist100 I've bent Snap-On screw drivers doing it that way. They do not honor a warranty when you bend them like that.
If your using WD-40 and expect to break the nut loose someday, you are in for a long long wait. I quit using that to loosen nuts and bolts a long time ago. I personally use Oxy-Acy torch when I have chance. Not everyone does. So feel free to work harder and damage tools and parts.
My problem with this is that you will bugger the threads of the wheel studs.
The correct way to do this is to simply use an air powered impact gun. This is how proffessional mechanics do it. Search the classifieds or craigslist: $100 will get you a good used air compressor and $50 a rattle-gun and when you're done with your axlenuts you can continue to use these items to do hundreds of other car repairs not to mention pump up your own tires.
@zapwatt I have air tools. I used this to show how you can do it without, because many DIY people don't have the tools, the cash, and are getting parts in a junkyard where "professional" tools are not permitted. The only threads you would mess up would be the ones at the base of the stud, where the rim would be located, and even if they were damaged in any way, it would not matter.
@zapwatt not a professional way, you could damage the axle according to the manual, impact air tools will work on solid stuff but not from a rotating part such as an axle. It does the job, but could damage the part being replaced. This also applies to struts.
@zapwatt Fukkk you, if you'd think only once in your life it would be a fukking miracle you n00b. Next time learn how to remove bolt nuts the proper way.
@scientist100 If you can't even spell your way out of the corner then you can STAY in the corner for an extra long time out. Don't come out until you come correct. Newb
very helpful. all the other videos i found on here just told me the way to remove a CV nut was to use a bigass socket and a breaker bar (no shit) thanks for helping me fix my jeep!
are all front wheel drives the same to remove drive axle?no need for an extractor ?do you know if a nissan pulsar is the same as your car there?heard some cars need an extractor is this true?or a toyota paseo?thes2 cars need axles the paseo and pulsar.maybe they r basically the same to remove? thanx
Most all front wheel drive cars require this basic method of axle nut removal. However, removing the axle from the transmission can often require the use of a slide hammer for that job. I've never used one, and always use a pickle fork or prybar and a big hammer.
i know that some axle nuts are freaking crazy hard to get off... My acura gave me a hell of a time, but with too much pressure, would you have to worry about breaking one of your lug nuts off, if you apply too much pressure on the wrench while taking off your axle nut?
The worse issue I see is the risk of bending the wheel stud. As the forces being applied are lateral, I do not really fear it much, but it is a posible issue.
Given the difficulty of getting the Cv shaft out compared to popping out and replacing a wheel stud though, I am willing to risk it. ;)
bullzhit! you could damage the bolt that holds the tire against the brake disc with that pipe, the easiest way is to stick a big flat screwdriver in the hole that's in the middle of the caliper and stick it on the brake disc (it has lots of rectangle-like holes) and that's it, no more creating a hole in a pipe. This is the easiest way and has worked very well for me.
scientist100 2 months ago
@scientist100 Doing this can break the cooling vanes of the brake rotor, and cause it to be unbalanced. Further, a really tight nut will just cause you to bend even a quaility screw driver. Yes, the screw driver trick does work. However, if you payed attention during the video, you will see the car does not have a brake caliper or rotor on it. In a junkyard situation you find cars without the rotor on it and still need to do this. I've never damaged threads.
ykmalachi 2 months ago
@ykmalachi I always use strong screwdrivers and I've never bent one. I've applied over 400 lb of strength onto the axle nut and nothing happens to the brake disc or the alignment of it and if it does happen, you'd probably need to replace the disc.. Also, they're usually not too tight so is easy to remove, just use some WD-40 and wait for a bit.
scientist100 2 months ago
@scientist100 I've bent Snap-On screw drivers doing it that way. They do not honor a warranty when you bend them like that.
If your using WD-40 and expect to break the nut loose someday, you are in for a long long wait. I quit using that to loosen nuts and bolts a long time ago. I personally use Oxy-Acy torch when I have chance. Not everyone does. So feel free to work harder and damage tools and parts.
ykmalachi 2 months ago
Great idea!
amelb11 5 months ago
My problem with this is that you will bugger the threads of the wheel studs.
The correct way to do this is to simply use an air powered impact gun. This is how proffessional mechanics do it. Search the classifieds or craigslist: $100 will get you a good used air compressor and $50 a rattle-gun and when you're done with your axlenuts you can continue to use these items to do hundreds of other car repairs not to mention pump up your own tires.
zapwatt 1 year ago
@zapwatt I have air tools. I used this to show how you can do it without, because many DIY people don't have the tools, the cash, and are getting parts in a junkyard where "professional" tools are not permitted. The only threads you would mess up would be the ones at the base of the stud, where the rim would be located, and even if they were damaged in any way, it would not matter.
ykmalachi 1 year ago
@ykmalachi You make a really good point. In fact I have employed this technique in the junkyard myself. Okay, you're alright.
zapwatt 1 year ago
@zapwatt not a professional way, you could damage the axle according to the manual, impact air tools will work on solid stuff but not from a rotating part such as an axle. It does the job, but could damage the part being replaced. This also applies to struts.
scientist100 2 months ago
@scientist100
Um, all I can say is, you're dead wrong. Sorry?
zapwatt 2 months ago
@zapwatt Fukkk you, if you'd think only once in your life it would be a fukking miracle you n00b. Next time learn how to remove bolt nuts the proper way.
scientist100 2 months ago
@scientist100 If you can't even spell your way out of the corner then you can STAY in the corner for an extra long time out. Don't come out until you come correct. Newb
zapwatt 2 months ago
isnt that T Bag from Prison Break ?
BrotherPAZUZU 1 year ago
Great idea dude.
Thanks.
Gonna go try now
china1013 1 year ago
Which way do you turn to remove? Clockwise or counterclockwise?
MrInternet69 2 years ago
Right for tight and left for loose.
ykmalachi 2 years ago
@MrInternet69 which way you turn to open a bottle? Same things apply to bolts buddy.
scientist100 2 months ago
very helpful. all the other videos i found on here just told me the way to remove a CV nut was to use a bigass socket and a breaker bar (no shit) thanks for helping me fix my jeep!
bustyouinthemouf 2 years ago
Take the axle nut before you remove the brakes and just have someone step on the brakes while the car is running. Easy.
Ajs3371 2 years ago
Read the description.... the car is in the air already.
The brake method is only minimally successful for many people and requires a second person. This is for when only 1 person is available.
ykmalachi 2 years ago
are all front wheel drives the same to remove drive axle?no need for an extractor ?do you know if a nissan pulsar is the same as your car there?heard some cars need an extractor is this true?or a toyota paseo?thes2 cars need axles the paseo and pulsar.maybe they r basically the same to remove? thanx
cagonesss 2 years ago
Most all front wheel drive cars require this basic method of axle nut removal. However, removing the axle from the transmission can often require the use of a slide hammer for that job. I've never used one, and always use a pickle fork or prybar and a big hammer.
ykmalachi 2 years ago
thanks for the info i think i can do it myself now without paying a ripoff mechanic lol.thanks
cagonesss 2 years ago
Nice, there is another 2 ways, first loosen on the ground, then jack it up.
Another way is the impact wrench, but i dont recommend this method because
the wheel bearing can be damaged
RC60618 3 years ago
i know that some axle nuts are freaking crazy hard to get off... My acura gave me a hell of a time, but with too much pressure, would you have to worry about breaking one of your lug nuts off, if you apply too much pressure on the wrench while taking off your axle nut?
Xiantez 3 years ago
The worse issue I see is the risk of bending the wheel stud. As the forces being applied are lateral, I do not really fear it much, but it is a posible issue.
Given the difficulty of getting the Cv shaft out compared to popping out and replacing a wheel stud though, I am willing to risk it. ;)
ykmalachi 3 years ago
alright ill keep this technique in mind for next time =)
Xiantez 3 years ago
UH, this video, uh, actually has, uh, some good info. Thanks.
TheFerge52 3 years ago
Nice job Mal.
masterchief377 3 years ago