need help ASAP with my hub bolt!

[JDM-derek]

So today I was removing my gearbox , started off with the driver side by removing the CV and stuff, all went well!

Get to passenger side I was stuck like hell.
The issue is I cant crack the 32mm Bolt , Ive tried my Snap On rattle gun then my massive breaker bar. Im not sure how the old the owner did it while doing the 5 stud conversion...but it looks like he smashed the nut in on the two sides!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8166/7266795482_04490022e5.jpg

[EK1 Civic]

wat me and a mate did was put a vacuum pipe over a breaker bar, had some nice leverage and made it so easy and it just came off. Use some sort of long cylinder metal pipe, it'll work.

[mugen_ctr]

Breaker bar + long pole always works, first time taking off the nut is a hassle.

if that doesnt work, heat up the nut with a propane torch, as heat expands metal, so gives a better chance of breaking the nut loose

lastly, worse case, blow torch to extreme heat than breaker bar with pole or massive rattle gun should do the trick, BUT with that much intense heat, u have a good chance of ruining ur wheel bearings and ruining the drive shaft

[amant02]

Find someone with a press?

[Bludger]

1.5 mtr breaker bar.

[Bludger]

Find someone with a press?
lolwut?

[dorikin]

Make sure you completely unstake the nut first. Little screwdriver bits work well. Put the wheel back on and drop the car. Handbrake up and wheel chock in, then try the breaker bar again.

[JDM-derek]

whats best way to unstake the nut more???

[Bludger]

screwdriver + hammer

[glen06]

Breaker bar + long pole always works, first time taking off the nut is a hassle.

if that doesnt work, heat up the nut with a propane torch, as heat expands metal, so gives a better chance of breaking the nut loose

lastly, worse case, blow torch to extreme heat than breaker bar with pole or massive rattle gun should do the trick, BUT with that much intense heat, u have a good chance of ruining ur wheel bearings and ruining the drive shaft

i agree with you

when i removing mine i use 1"dr breaker bar fitted to a 32m socket and inserted a 1.5 meter steel/metal pipe on the breaker bar.

tried using 1/2 dr breaker bar and fail

hope that helps you ;)

[MIKO_OL]

screwdriver + hammer

i've also had to agree with this aswell !

[JDM-derek]

thanks guys, will get to it tomorrow morning ..so much headache =(


hopefully I get the box out and sent off for a reco.

[mugen_ctr]

Although they do recommend you to always replace that nut, ive taken my axle nut off like 4 times to replace gearboxes, and reco drive shafts its still fine to reuse the same axle nut, so long as ur hit that little in-dent back or stake back in to prevent the nut coming off.

[zhong]

As others said, try unstaking the nut more - it looks like there is still a lot of give in it. Screw driver with a heavy mallet works wonders.

Try not to use any extensions on your socket and connect it straight to your breaker bar - then find the biggest pole/box pipe you have and slot it over. This should do the trick! Otherwise, have someone hold it steady and jump on it a few times. I find that degreaser helps!

Goodluck!