> So.... In the process of 'attempting' to replace the axle bearings on the rear > wheels, I've come up against a major stumbling block. The axle nut is huge > and I don't have a wrench or socket large enough for it. I tried using an > adjustable wrench, but I can't use it because it's too tight and the wrench > slips, on the verge of screwing up the nut. I ordered a special axle nut remover tool, I believe 46 mm, that fits over the axle nut and has a place for a breaker bar. You put it over the nut, engage the breaker bar, put a massive load on it and bang the tool with a hammer. It costs about 8 bucks. Go by a local VW shop. They probably have one, or call 1-888-VW-PARTS to order one. I use Johnson Foreign Parts for my miscelaneous VW part needs. They are located in Decatur, AL, they're reliable and they drive Vanagons, too. Chris S., '85 Westy |
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