maskedSONY

im in the process of replacing my axle on my 95 civic EX.

however, i cant get the 32 mm axle nut off. the whole thing turns whenever i try to loosen it. the pass side wheel is on the ground, FYI.

do i have to get a driver or big *** pipe? (im using a big *** pipe right now.)

Roller_G

Either airgun or put stock rims with open center cap exposed so you can turn the nut while tires provide tension.

andrew dc

what do you mean the whole thing turns?

both wheels flush on the floor, use a breaker bar to help with the leverage.

HTH

maskedSONY

i mean that the axle turns with the wrench.

but i'll use that suggestion of mounting the tire while getting it off. i have the tire unmounted currently

Frosty_spl

the car HAS to be on the ground with the wheel bolted on to loosen it.

maskedSONY

and i wish i knew that before. so do i have to fully tighten the wheel bolts on before i start twisting away at the damn axle nut?

dantastic

i had my roomate step on the brakes while i used a 3' breaker bar. it was pretty easy

tonyxcom

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nah, just make sure they are snug. Also, put a rag on the breaker bar if you need to protect your wheels.

Lord Helmet

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dantastic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i had my roomate step on the brakes while i used a 3' breaker bar. it was pretty easy </TD></TR></TABLE>

easiest way to do.

maskedSONY

okay now im trying to remove the lower ball joint's castle nut - however i did not see a cotter pin there - is there one suppose to be there or not? the nut is pretty greasy and after cleaning it a bit i couldnt see it.

Soy Bean

YEs there is supposed to be a cotter pin.

maskedSONY

okay well i got that nut off, and i removed the bolt that secured the fork to the lower control arm. however, i can't get the lower ball joint loose. I dont have enough space to whack it with the hammer i have.

any ideas on how to beat the damn thing so it will come off? or is there anyway for me to swap the axles without having to get the lower joint freed?

emr88

Search option (always check the archives too)

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=430806

dantastic

i used a joint puller (like ur supposed to). u can use a mallet tho. just dont break it