No impact wrenc but do have the empi tool.
Ok to use a BFH on this tool?
Image

https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/RearBrakes#6282114183025867602

On Saturday, May 7, 2016, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Tools! It's often about the tools. I have a 3/4 drive impact that gets
> those buggers off no brakes at all. Do you at least have a 46mm striking
> wrench? Put the wheels back on and put the van on the ground. You should be
> able to get the nuts loose with the right tools. Impact of some sort is
> often needed. They can stuck well and just getting a bigger wrench doesn’t
> always work. If you have an air compressor get an impact wrench and socket.
> If not get (rent or borrow) an electric impact.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of Neil N
> Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2016 8:33 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <javascript:;>
> Subject: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
>
> Hi all. I have the brakes apart, the return spring anchor on one side is
> about to fall off.
> Tack welds failed.
>
> Can the big rear axle nut be removed with bus in gear, wheel chicks but no
> e brake?
> ( parking brake)
>
> Thanks.
>
> Neil.
>
>
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