97 Civic HX Axle

Hi -
I am trying to replace the right side axle half-shaft, and can't get the
spindle nut loose. I applied approximately 700 ft-lb torque - can't break
it loose. There are no visible threads - I am hoping it is a right-hand
thread? Any suggestions to get it loose? I am almost lifting the wheel off
the garage floor trying to loosen it.
Thanks -
Brian

Did you bend the 'kink' out of the nut properly? If its
still catching on the flat spont on the end of the spindle,
that could cause some difficulty. I usually use a flat
screwdriver to get it going, then a philips to make it
stretch out of the flat spot.

I also usually leave the tire on, on the ground. Just
remove the hubcap or center insignia on my wheel.

If everything else fails, take it to a shop and get them to
zap it off with impact.

t

I'm pretty sure the "kink" was far enough out on the nut - I'll check again.
I did have the tire on the ground, and I did try an impact gun. And also a
breaker bar with a 5 foot pipe...
Brian


"disallow" <loewen_t at yahoo.ca @> wrote in message
lkaboutautos.com...
> Did you bend the 'kink' out of the nut properly? If its
> still catching on the flat spont on the end of the spindle,
> that could cause some difficulty. I usually use a flat
> screwdriver to get it going, then a philips to make it
> stretch out of the flat spot.
>
> I also usually leave the tire on, on the ground. Just
> remove the hubcap or center insignia on my wheel.
>
> If everything else fails, take it to a shop and get them to
> zap it off with impact.
>
> t
>

kinda sounds like when I tried to get my crank pulley
bolt off. I would take it to a shop, and get them to use
house air with one of their big bertha 650ft-lb impact
guns. Guaranteed to get it off...

t