Date:         Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:05:31 -0500
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal?
Comments: To: jon <jon@KENNEKE.COM>
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At 02:10 AM 1/28/2009, jon wrote:
>This is a good example of a personal memory glitch. For some reason, I
>though the axle bolt needed to be removed for brake work.

Bentley thinks it does...

You do have to remove it for the slave cylinder, backing plate and such.

>On the other hand, I'll keep the gutter suggestion in mind for future
>projects. ;)

Try setting the end of your cheater bar on something that it will
slide on, then very very carefully back down (left side) or go ahead
(right side).

Repeat, very very carefully.  Almost all tool injuries are caused by
energy that has been stored up slowly being released suddenly.  The
stakes get bigger when you're storing it up with a car.

--
David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/
'84 Westy "Dutiful Passage," '85 GL "Poor Relation"