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RCR
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APR 06, 03:22 PM
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Not on my Fiero, but I ran into a problem on my son's Dart that may help others, if there is a solution.
We tried getting the front hub off, but I cannot break the nut loose on the axle.
I used heat, cold, penetrating oil, and a 6ft tube on my 1/2" breaker bar. Would not budge. Any thoughts on braking it loose?
Bob
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olejoedad
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APR 06, 03:36 PM
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Big air impact.
Turning the right way?
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Lou6t4gto
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APR 06, 05:30 PM
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heat cold pb blaster a 6 foot breaker bar, you gotta be turning the wrong way. Try" Drilling" 1 side of the nut, then the breaker bar
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wftb
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APR 06, 05:42 PM
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If it has vented discs, put a screwdriver in the disc so when it butts up against the caliper the axle can not move. Then use a breaker bar with a pipe extender.
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RCR
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APR 06, 06:18 PM
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 I was NOT turning the wrong way. 
Seriously. it's stuck. I thought about drilling holes in it. I just didnt want to screw up the axle end.
Bob
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olejoedad
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APR 06, 06:29 PM
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Tony Kania
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APR 06, 09:45 PM
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If it is rusted on try the PB Blaster after a day or two of spraying it every few hours. Then shock the nut with a hammer a few times in various places to loosen the rust a bit. Hit the nut by using a chisel in the direction of loosening. After a few minutes of that give it another go.
Good luck.
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pmbrunelle
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APR 06, 11:26 PM
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As a somewhat redneck idea, here goes:
1. Remove the wheel center caps
2. Install the wheels and tires on the car
3. Lower the car onto the ground
4. Install socket, breaker bar + tube assembly on the axle nut. Have the end of the tube touch the ground. The tube should be at the 4 o'clock position relative to the center of the wheel (12 o'clock is at the top).
5. Start the car, put it in gear (1st or Reverse, direction selected to force the tube into the ground), and give it some gas.
It's a bit of a sketchy idea; I've never tried this. YMMV[This message has been edited by pmbrunelle (edited 04-06-2019).]
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Patrick
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APR 07, 01:04 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by pmbrunelle:
Start the car, put it in gear (1st or Reverse, direction selected to force the tube into the ground), and give it some gas.
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... 
Geez, I don't know about that idea.  The problem is... not only is the tire/wheel turning (which is fine), but the car is also moving forward or backward (which is not so fine).
I recommended trying something else. 
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olejoedad
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APR 07, 06:34 AM
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