I got to have some fun removing CV axle bolts common to VW/Audi, BMW, MB and other Euro cars. If they are in good condition a 17 or 19mm Allen head socket and a big breaker will get them out without too much fuss, on the other hand if they are rusted an RBT socket may do the trick but if they are rotten there is a real problem, they are tightened to 148 ft.lb then 180 degrees, tight is not the word I would use.
You tube videos usually show easy stuff (Eric O is the real deal). At 2.00 is where the guy gets one off. I got the 2 fronts with an RBT one a 2 ft breaker and 5ft pipe, the rears were another story. It took a 50 cal air hammer (.498) to shift it, if that didn't work I was ready to break out the stick welder and a weld a socket in it.
This common in the rust belt. Do not drive with no wheel center caps or use high pressure to clean the wheels.
You tube videos usually show easy stuff (Eric O is the real deal). At 2.00 is where the guy gets one off. I got the 2 fronts with an RBT one a 2 ft breaker and 5ft pipe, the rears were another story. It took a 50 cal air hammer (.498) to shift it, if that didn't work I was ready to break out the stick welder and a weld a socket in it.
This common in the rust belt. Do not drive with no wheel center caps or use high pressure to clean the wheels.
