Zx Diveshaft Nuts?

[boguing]

I'm attempting to remove the 30mm nut in order to get the hub off to change the bearing. I'v chiseled out the staking and applied so much torque that I snapped the 4" 1/2" drive...

 

It looks like a std thread, but should I perhaps be trying clockwise instead?

[Johndouglas]

It's unlikely that ZX are different from Pug 205 and those I've removed anti-CW. They are very tight - about 200 lbs/ft. I use a socket and tommybar with a 3 foot double forked bar.

[boguing]

I'm using an 8 foot steel bar. Broken another 4" extension. First was quite spectacular - landed twenty feet away.

 

So, armed with new 'Lifetime Warranty' Teng Tools T handle (bent the old one about 45 degrees, and a new 4" extension, tomorrow I'll have another go....

[Guest Colin Hunter]

Don't bother messing about with a 1/2" drive set. It just hasn't got the strength to crack off the nut. If you don't have a 3/4" set, take the car down to a garage that does and get them to crack it off for you. Re-tighten it enough to get you home and the 1/2" set will take it from there. They are standard rh threads both sides. When doing them up again the common practice is to put on a decent length tommy bar and "Dance" on the end!

 

Cheers. Hope this helps! :angry:

[boguing]

John and Colin, thanks.

 

The trusty pole had had no problem with the two rear hubs, just defeated by this front one.

 

If I bust the new one tomorrow, I'll take it back "under warranty" and upgrade to 3/4".

 

He who dies with most tools wins.

 

John.

 

ps. I have a Land Rover too, so 3/4" is probably a good idea. Snap the bolts more easily.

[Guest Colin Hunter]

Have a look on Ebay. I got a 3/4" set for £25! Bloody alright too! (carriage to Shetland was a bit steep though!)

 

Cheers, and happy tinkering/struggling! :)

[boguing]

So. I bent the new T bar.

 

Now the proud owner of a 3/4" drive T bar, extension and socket.

 

Will that shift it? I'll let you know after coffee.

[boguing]

Yep. No sweat.

[since1875]

i just removed mine last week Anti-Clock wise they where tight but i used my extension and with gritted teeth and a few choice words it came! Try spraying the old trusty WD40 and leave it for a bit.

[Guest Colin Hunter]

Hi Again

 

Regarding the 3/4" socket set, it's the age old story really! "Never send a boy to do a man's job"

 

Cheers. Happy doing up! :)