91 Camry locking nut stuck

External Since: May 27, 2008 Posts: 4

I'm trying to remove the locking nut on the left-hand front hub in order to
work on the CV joints, however it is stuck. I've extended the handle of my
socket driver with a 3ft steal pipe.in order to undo the nut but it won't
budge. In fact the steal pipe is bending. Any ideas on how to remove this
nut? It doesn't seem to be rusted just super tight.

External Since: Jul 26, 2005 Posts: 750

First of all, using a cheater pipe is always dangerous because it can
over-stress the breaker bar (like the following), and the bar can
shatter, causing personal injury. However, if a steel pipe (standard
water pipe) bends then the axle nut is probably seized up in your 91.
Take it to a mechanic or tire shop and give a tip to have the axle nut
loosened using their impact wrench. Then tighten it back up to drive
home.

On May 27, 6:12 am, "Michael Percival" <mi....RemoveThis@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> I'm trying to remove the locking nut on the left-hand front hub in order to
> work on the CV joints, however it is stuck. I've extended the handle of my
> socket driver with a 3ft steal pipe.in order to undo the nut but it won't
> budge. In fact the steal pipe is bending. Any ideas on how to remove this
> nut? It doesn't seem to be rusted just super tight.