rear axle bolts

[adamc95tsi]

ok im dropping my sub frame in the rear.. i CANNOT get the rear axle bolts off. i also already magicaly removed the rear end already. all thats left is the axles. i keep lifitng the car and spinning the tire. using a 4 foot long steel pipe breaker bar what has everyone else done to get the axle bolts off.. these are rustedthe worst ive seen in my life.

 

[rlacasse1]

I used an impact.

 

[adamc95tsi]

i dont have enough volume or the right impact... i cant break it with mine..

 

[slacker83]

If I am following you right you need to get the nut off at the axle end where it goes through the hub? If so heat works well and when that doesn't you might be able to remove the hub and bring the axle out through the knuckle. Mine was like this and the orginal owner cut the axle. I wanted to get the axle out of the hub so tried a 30 ton press and still couldn't get the axle out of the hub. Sometimes they are just frozen or the splines are twisted and you will probably not get them off. I ended up buying new axles and hubs. Just a few ideas I hope it works for you.

Steve

 

[Stone'S GSX96]

If I am following you right you need to get the nut off at the axle end where it goes through the hub? If so heat works well and when that doesn't you might be able to remove the hub and bring the axle out through the knuckle. Mine was like this and the orginal owner cut the axle. I wanted to get the axle out of the hub so tried a 30 ton press and still couldn't get the axle out of the hub. Sometimes they are just frozen or the splines are twisted and you will probably not get them off. I ended up buying new axles and hubs. Just a few ideas I hope it works for you.

Steve

If you use heat be careful because to much heat could mess the wheel baring up.

 

[adamc95tsi]

If I am following you right you need to get the nut off at the axle end where it goes through the hub? If so heat works well and when that doesn't you might be able to remove the hub and bring the axle out through the knuckle. Mine was like this and the orginal owner cut the axle. I wanted to get the axle out of the hub so tried a 30 ton press and still couldn't get the axle out of the hub. Sometimes they are just frozen or the splines are twisted and you will probably not get them off. I ended up buying new axles and hubs. Just a few ideas I hope it works for you.

Steve

thats pretty much whats it comes down to. ill try heat.. thats my only other option.