> So.... In the process of 'attempting' to replace the axle bearings on the
rear
> wheels, I've come up against a major stumbling block.  The axle nut is
huge
> and I don't have a wrench or socket large enough for it.  I tried using an
> adjustable wrench, but I can't use it because it's too tight and the
wrench
> slips, on the verge of screwing up the nut.

I ordered a special axle nut remover tool, I believe 46 mm, that fits over
the axle nut and has a place for a breaker bar.  You put it over the nut,
engage the breaker bar, put a massive load on it and bang the tool with a
hammer.  It costs about 8 bucks.  Go by a local VW shop.  They probably have
one, or call 1-888-VW-PARTS to order one.  I use Johnson Foreign Parts for
my miscelaneous VW part needs.  They are located in Decatur, AL, they're
reliable and they drive Vanagons, too.

Chris S.,

'85 Westy