How to remove a driveshaft hub nut

This is my first video with me in front of the camera - so please go easy.
This video is a bit different from my usual films because as well as being a keen nature lover, I also have an interest in all things automotive - especially automotive servicing and repair.
This is just a quick 'how to' instructional for removing driveshaft hub nuts on a Citroen Xantia 1.9 turbo-diesel. The process is similar to many other makes and model of front wheel drive cars.
I'm hoping to video entire engine replacement process on a Xantia and then upload footage in a series of instructional videos. Even though I have worked on cars professionally these videos are designed for DIY fans who may only have access to conventional tools. However, if I demonstrate a 'short cut' it will only be an established safe method.
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Thanks for watching and a big hello to all my subscribers. I finally got my camera working with the computer.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Car repair
• Hub nut removal
• Safe way of removing a hub nut
• DIY
• Car Care
• Car Repair
• Servicing
• Advice
• Do it yourself
• Be your own mechanic
• How to look after your car
• TK42138
• Citroen
• Xantia
• Front-wheel drive
• Driveshaft
• Wheel
• Bearing
• CV joint
• Scissor jack
• Extension bar
• Hub nut
• Nut
• Torque
• Repair

[GerryJ08]

I wished I had seen this video2 weeks ago. I broke my 2 foot breaker bar trying to remove my hub nut. Your way would have saved me a lot of time and frustration, very efficient, well done.

[TK42138]

@GerryJ08

Thanks - glad it helped.

[amelb11]

Great idea man, great video!

[TK42138]

@amelb11

Thanks!

[xGUNxBUNNYx]

1/2 or 3/4?

[TK42138]

@xGUNxBUNNYx

I used a 1/2 for this video as I didn't have a 3/4 at the time but in any hi-torque application I recommend a 3/4 as even professional half inch sockets and drivers can fail especially if the tools are heavily used. No matter what the quality the metal has a finite fatique life.

[adukes3330]

Thank u

[aiolos60]

Great idea!!! tnx

[arpy61]

Excellent! Perfect placement of jack. No forces trying to disengage socket from nut. Simple and technically perfect . . . a rare find on Youtube. Thanks.

[dotlink]

Brilliant idea, so simple and so effective, thanks

[danthomson1986]

Awesome Video! Thanks

[sunny5rising]

Definitely a GREAT idea. Good video!