PB Blaster [like WD, only 10000 times better] soak it every 10 minutes for
an hour, then try with a 3/4" and about a 4' breaker bar...
Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
> It shouldn't be that hard to take off. It may be stuck or seized...if
> that's the case, be careful otherwise you'll need a new spindle.
>
> - Bernd
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Aaron Wyse" <awyse@sw.rr.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 4:35 PM
> Subject: DML: Re: DML OT. Center Hub Nut on Ram
>
>
>
>>Been there; done that.. Id' recommend a bigger drive that just 1/2 inch..
>
> I
>
>>thought we'd used 3/4inch drive, and roughly 6-7 feet of breaker bar.. but
>>with around 3-400# that far out.. we managed to get it loose.. and it was
>>still not easy. Not sure of the torque specs.. must be close to the same
>>thing they set the spark plugs at from the factory.
>>Aaron Wyse
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: <Tcanzano@aol.com>
>>To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>>Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 2:30 PM
>>Subject: DML: DML OT. Center Hub Nut on Ram
>>
>>
>>
>>>There is a guy here at work that is having a hard time removing the
>
> center
>
>>nut on the front drive hub of a '98 Ram 1500 4x4. He has already sheared
>>the square drive on two 1/2 drive ratchets trying to get this nut off.
>>
>>>Is there a secret to getting this nut off? Is heat the answer? Are the
>>
>>threads left handed? Thanks in advance.
>>
>>
>
>
--
-Barry
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