46mm rear gland nut

Post by **nesty** » 28 Aug 2007, 15:15

Hi

I need to remove mine to get the backing plate off. Is there a tool that makes it easier. Or is it just the old fashioned way of breaker bar and 3 people

Nesty

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 28 Aug 2007, 15:21

Like you said

Combined weight of the people must exceed 25 stone

Other option is to split the nut and buy a new one.

Post by **R0B** » 28 Aug 2007, 16:03

these do an axle nut removal tool.that you belt with a lump hammer.scroll down the page...
http://www.vwheritage.com/vwh/Tools-A-F ... lateID=vwh

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 28 Aug 2007, 18:52

Now THAT looks like a proper tool

Post by **Kermit** » 28 Aug 2007, 20:05

Or if the breaker bar fails, then:

1. Buy a new nut which is a couple of quid (JK or VW)
2. grind through 80% of the meat on the old nut (careful not to damage the drive shaft threads)
3. Using lump hammer and chisel smack the original nut until it splits or turns.
4, Replace with shiny new nut and split pin, with a sprinkle of copper grease on the thread (for next time).

Kerr

Post by **toomanytoys** » 29 Aug 2007, 06:38

Dont forget to do it up to 350ftlbs too.....