I'm in the process of replacing the rear hub, but what I'm stuck at is having the 36mm bolt turning where I can't get it off. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

did you use a chisel to undo that little indent?


then you get an electric impact or a breaker bar with extra extensions and go to town

PB blaster soak goes a long way as well.

 

I don't have a chisel I did use a Flathead and a hammer.

 

 

Okay, now soak it with some PB blaster or take a torch to it for a bit and then grab a breaker bar and go to town


It's a tough nut to crack (pun intended ) or get an air ratchet.

 

Lol.... I have a breaker bar but what I don't understand is how do I get the hub to stop moving so I can take the nut off???

 

Can anyone help me out?

 

Wedge something between the lug studs and the ground so that the hub doesn't move. I have a 3 foot prybar that I use.

 

Another idea - put the rotor and caliper back on, have someone press the brakes while you use the breaker bar to break the nut loose.

 

Thank you so much, I'll try that.

 

Jeez that was a PITA getting that nut off....but I got it done. Thanks for the help man.

 

This might be a dumb question, but I need an alignment after this repair?

 

Not necessarily but depending on how hard you manhandled it, you POSSIBLY could have pulled it out of toe. If you haven't done ones in a while , now is as good of a time as any

 

Okay, the cars doesn't seem to drive different, but as you said I think that would be a great idea.

 

It's MUCH easier to remove the axle nut before you jack up the car and remove the tire.
While wheel is on the ground remove the rim center cap to gain access to the nut.
Once nut is loosened then you can jack up the car.
.... at least that's how I've removed front axle nuts on Honda/Acura cars.