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Really? We just took the wheel off, popped off the cap, put the wheel back on with only 3 lugs snugged and let it down just enough to provide the needed resistance. It didn't seem like that much of a pain to us, but then again, there were two of us.
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Well we just broke the nut loose, then raised the car immediately. I don't think there was any risk in that procedure, or at least I don't feel that it's enough of a risk not to try the same thing when it comes time to replace mine.
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I've no idea why they make such a big issue of it. There's definitely an interference fit between the hub and bearings. Maybe their concerns lie in the possibilty that a slight re-alignment of the bearings would result in their demise. The bearings used were probably spec'd with the intent of low rolling resistance, but the longevity trade-off should have landed that decision maker a job at Yugo. The next time I change one I'll try to take the old one to a bearing house and see if there's a more suitable replacement.
Anyway, back to the original subject... There shouldn't be any harm done by just cracking the nut loose while the wheel is on the ground. Once is it loosened raise the wheel from the ground and finish removing the nut, etc. The most likely damage to occur would be when the socket breaks while under the pressure of a six-foot long pipe on your breaker bar.
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The socket held up, it is a 6 point craftsman socket. A friend only buys impact sockets beacuse they are stronger. |
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If it says Craftsman on it, then it doesn't matter how many of them you break, Sears will always replace them for free. Just don't break the part your working on in the process.
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Actually I was thinking more along the lines of pain and broken pride.
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Just an FYI on removing the axle nut... Honda has a TSB on all their vehiles that the nut should be removed with the wheels on the ground.
Seems many people (and cars) have been damaged by the car falling off the jack stands when trying to break the nut loose. Bill |
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