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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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So im changing my axle ujoints now, along with other things. So far I have some questions. Im trying to get the axle hub nut off, but its spinning. Jeep is in park, ebraked, and 4low. How do I stop it from spinning?
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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I just finished that job, use an impact. if not try putting something in the yoke that will bind on the spindle.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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Impact certainly makes it easier. But you should be able to free it with the tire on the ground and some pentrating oil.

http://www.myjeepxj.com/index.php?pa...nt-replacement

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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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Are you replacing the hub bearing? If not you don't need to remove the hub nut. Just the 3 hub mounting bolts.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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Just the ujoint, and im gonna rent the a tool at Checkers so I can do it with it still in the alse. So I can leave it on and just take off the hub mounting bolts?
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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You can do it that way but it is easier with the hub removed.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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couldnt get the hub nut off with air tools, impact, or cheater bar and couldnt get ahold of somebody with a torch, so just pulled the whole driver shaft out by jumping up and down on the cheater bar lol. Passenger I can't even get the caliper off... any ideas?
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