The threads are not unusual; turn
counter-clockwise
to loosen them. The trick is to get yourself a piece of cast iron pipe.
Which way do you turn to loosen an axle nut?
The threads are not unusual; turn
counter-clockwise
to loosen them. The trick is to get yourself a piece of cast iron pipe.
Are hub nuts reverse threaded?
If the wheel hubs are trying to drive into the nuts then the right threaded nuts should go on the left side and
the reverse nuts go on the right
.
How do you remove axle?
Pry the CV joint.
You can
use a small pry bar or sturdy flathead screwdriver to pry the axle from the joint
. If the axle doesn’t immediately come loose, try twisting it back and force to break the seal. It’s normal for some transmission fluid to leak out as you remove the axle from the cv joint.
Are passenger side axle nuts reverse thread?
No its not reverse threaded
, its a regular nut. You need to use 3/4′′ drive breaker bar and socket. It’ll snap that thing off like its a 10mm nut.
Are ATV axle nuts reverse thread?
Both are definitely right hand thread
.
Are Mazda axle nuts reverse thread?
Yep, they’re both normal threads
.
How do you remove axle without puller?
How do you remove an axle from a CV joint?
Is it hard to replace an axle?
Replacing a front-wheel-drive axle is
straightforward, although physically demanding
. Get the replacement axle before you start, as well as a new spindle nut and a cotter pin or two.
Is a castle nut reverse thread?
If you’re referring to the castle nut with the cotter pin, then
no its not reverse threaded
(at least its not on my 1970 vert). The fact that you can’t get it off with a breaker and heat is not surprising. Just do a search on axle nut and you’ll find countless posts on the difficulty of getting one of these off…
How do I remove the axle nut from my Miata?
How do you remove a stuck spindle bearing?
How do you remove a CV axle without a slide hammer?
How do you remove a rear axle bearing without a puller?
- Apply the vehicle’s parking brake. …
- Use a car jack to raise your vehicle. …
- Place jack stands under your vehicle. …
- Remove the tires. …
- Unbolt the caliper and remove the Brake pads from it. …
- Remove the vehicle’s disk rotor.
