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Posted by: 914 shifter Feb 5 2011, 09:25 PM

does anyone know what size 6 point socket i need for this nut? (the one just outside the rear rotor) i have a 1 1/4 in but its a little to big, and its frozen solid. or should i say rear hub

Posted by: rohar Feb 5 2011, 09:53 PM

30mm. You're probably gonna need a $15 braker bar from ACE and about a 6' piece of pipe to brake it loose. Don't be afraid to jump on it.

Posted by: 914 shifter Feb 5 2011, 09:59 PM

thank you,i have a breaker bar, and 4' pipe just need that 30mm.i also have pb blaster, and map torch on standby

Posted by: rohar Feb 5 2011, 10:04 PM

Soak it in PB blaster now. It'll help tomorrow when you try and pry it off.

/I hate that nut
//not as bad as pushing out the stub axles though

Posted by: 914 shifter Feb 5 2011, 10:19 PM

that's affirmative been soaking since about 6pm EST.hopefully i can locate a 30mm sunday morning. thanks again rohar

Posted by: rohar Feb 5 2011, 10:29 PM

If you do a search, you'll find innumerable posts on replacing the rear bearings. There's about 20 ways to pull the rear axle apart. All of them seem to involve a lot of cursing and heavy objects.

I like to blare Alice and Chains "Angry Chair" when I have to do it. Don't know why, but it seems fitting.

Posted by: Andyrew Feb 6 2011, 12:03 AM

First time is the hardest. After that you can remove and reinstall it easily. I keep a spare CV with me and keep the locking pin off, I can remove and reinstall a CV on the side of the road in ~ 25 mins with this method.. But that first time is a bitch..

Posted by: draganc Feb 6 2011, 09:53 PM

if you are not in a hurry let it soak for several days. i did both sides about 4-5 months ago and what a FPITA!
after the 3rd day soaking i got one nut off. pb blast penetrated only half the nut.
for the left side i had to use the grinder and a new nut.

good luck,
dragan
ps: make sure your wear gloves and make sure your kids are not around.....bad words