Reading the thread about the 46 mm rear axle nut...

I bought a tool for the rear axle nut.  The tool is a flat chunk of
steel, about 5/8 inch thick.  One end has a hex hole cut to fit the
46 mm nut.  The other end has a square hole for a 1/2" drive.  That
end also has big shoulders around the end.  You place the tool on the
nut, put pressure on the bar, and strike the shoulder of the tool
with a hand sledge.  Sort of a "poor man's" impact wrench.  Wheels
must be on the ground, and parking brake set hard.  The nut comes of
EASILY with the tool. No heat required.  I mark the nut and cotter
pin locations before starting...

I bought the tool in 1994 from the Parts Place, Inc. in Auburn Hills,
Michigan.  Their service was horrible at the time - maybe it has
improved now.  Their website is http://www.partsplaceforallvws.com/,
good only for contact info and a catalog request.

John Hung
Auburn, AL
84 GL