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Date:         Sun, 8 May 2016 11:04:13 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
Comments: To: Ed McLean <email99@bellsouth.net>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2016050813320489@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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Given what was on hand (so I thought), I first used a 1/2" breaker bar with extensions on the EMPI flat tool. The 1/2" breaker bar started to bend, or square hole in EMPI tool was getting messed, up so I stopped using that. Ironically, I may well have that socket albeit in a 12 point version. I see a trip to KMS tools soon. They have a great selection of one off sockets in impact and regular metal types.

And not to beat a dead hammer, LOL, but any warnings or criticisms on my technique were deserved and were only taken as such.

Neil.

On 5/8/16, Ed McLean <email99@bellsouth.net> wrote:

> I suggest getting a proper 46 mm or 1 13/16" socket ($19 from Sears or $10 > from Tractor Supply), a breaker bar and a 4" long 2" pipe. A 200 lb man > can gently exert 800 lb ft of torque by standing on the pipe and much more > if he bounces a little. If a LARGE chock is used the van will remain in > place. An additional chock placed at the alternate wheel will also help. > > The proper socket will not slip off the nut nearly as easily as the flat > plate hammer wrench. You will also not chance destroying a lug or hitting > the wheel with the hammer. You will be able to properly torque the nut > when you are finished by gently standing on the pipe at the proper place > determined by dividing 365 lb ft by your weight (in pounds). No bouncing > this time. > > I've done this many times. > > > Don't hit the striking face of a hammer with another hammer. Both are > hardened steel that has been made even more brittle by work hardening. > They can shatter violently. Always wear safety glasses! >

-- Neil n

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