How to remove axle nuts on cars

This is a simple method anyone can use to remove the axle nut on a car that is in the air.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• axle
• nut
• removal
• CV
• shaft
• replacement

[scientist100]

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.

[ykmalachi]

@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.

[scientist100]

@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.

[ykmalachi]

@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.

[zapwatt]

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.

[ykmalachi]

@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]

@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

[scientist100]

@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.

[zapwatt]

@scientist100 Um, all I can say is, you're dead wrong.  Sorry?

[scientist100]

@MrInternet69 which way you turn to open a bottle? Same things apply to bolts buddy.

[scientist100]

@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.

[amelb11]

Great idea!