Don't know if 1/2 drive will be strong enough, I broke a 1/2 drive years ago removing one from a Bug as well. Since the drive was busted, I welded the 36(?)mm socket to the broken drive, and voila! a tool now dedicated to removing axle nuts-along with a 5' section of pipe. Jeff

Jeff Stewart

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I need to change in some new rear wheel bearings on my 84 Van, manual 5sp
tranny. I know the axle nut is really a pain to get off, having recently
fought with a bug rear axle nut... I have an idea to attempt to use the
weight of the van to help me get this one loose. I do not have an impact
wrench nor a handy mechanic shop. I do have a very stout long 1/2" drive
breaker bar and the proper socket. My brilliant idea is to lift the van's
corner, put the socket onto the axle nut with a long extension on a stump or
something and then letthe van lower away to break the nut loose... I've had
some PB Blaster on the nut for a few days now. Second question: The
threads are normal, right? Lefty-loosey? Standard threading?

Think this will work? I plan on standing back as I lower in case the
tools should break...

Don Hanson