GrandPrix34 Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 I replaced the alternator 2day after breaking a breaker bar :shock: I bought the 36mm axle socket but the breaker bar broke (Cheap import shit!! ) so i had to take out the axle by removing 4 bolts behind the brake assembly (HUB i believe) and taking the axle out thru the hub. Would lots of torque on the axle nut damage the tranny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 No, cuz the torque spec on the nut, I think, is 185 ft-lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 Whatever you do, don't use an impact wrench on it with the axle still in the tranny. If you pulled the axle out, then it should be okay. It's best to install the spare tire and set the car on the ground. Then torque on it with your wrench. I use a giant torque wrench to remove/install them and it's never been a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 Whatever you do, don't use an impact wrench on it with the axle still in the tranny. If you pulled the axle out, then it should be okay. Why cant you use an impact? Ive put mine on numerous times with a 3/4" impact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 Why cant you use an impact? Ive put mine on numerous times with a 3/4" impact Service manual says it can cause damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4spdz34 Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 i use the impact on it. prob about 5 times each side. no probs yet and i use a impact on every car i work on that i have to remove the axel on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt_Crank Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 they have special attatchments now that allow impacts to only put a certain amount of torque on something.... they use it on wheels and shit at dealerships.... personally, I don't trust it, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaddriver Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 I replaced the alternator 2day after breaking a breaker bar :shock: I bought the 36mm axle socket but the breaker bar broke (Cheap import shit!! ) so i had to take out the axle by removing 4 bolts behind the brake assembly (HUB i believe) and taking the axle out thru the hub. Would lots of torque on the axle nut damage the tranny? no, BUT, only break the nut loose, do not loosen it while the weight of the car is on the hub or else the hub will be destroyed. I use a large 3/4" wratchet with a 3/4->1/2 adaptor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 I take that back. I looked in the service manual and couldn't find anything about not using an impact. My memory is failing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidatorz34 Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Is there any reason to believe that the tranny is broken, or are you still contemplating using an impact? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandPrix34 Posted January 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 I replaced the alternator 2day after breaking a breaker bar :shock: I bought the 36mm axle socket but the breaker bar broke (Cheap import shit!! ) so i had to take out the axle by removing 4 bolts behind the brake assembly (HUB i believe) and taking the axle out thru the hub. Would lots of torque on the axle nut damage the tranny? no, BUT, only break the nut loose, do not loosen it while the weight of the car is on the hub or else the hub will be destroyed. I use a large 3/4" wratchet with a 3/4->1/2 adaptor thats what i used a 3/4 to 1/2 adapter and the breaker bar tip broke and is now stuck inside the adapter rendering the adapter useless and putting some $$ i spent on that mofo in the shitter! Jesus, this car is really starting to get on my lst nerve!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaPaPooh Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 o don't have an impact here at the house so i use a T break over bar and i stand on it and bounce untill it comes loose if you only have a break over bar get a cheater and stand on it and bounce untill it breaks loose this way the tool wont break with constant force on the tool good luck p.s. the big socket set and break over bar that i have here is in the way of asian made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 You can get a cheap plastic 12V impact wrench at Harbor Freight for $20. It runs off the cig lighter so it's SUPER slow, but it works. I used it on the T60 Torx bolts that hold the caliper bracket on, and it broke those free without causing me to break a sweat. Best $20 I ever spent. I didn't use it on the hub nut, but since it has no problems with those big T60 Torx I don't see why it wouldn't work on the hub nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian89gp Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 What I always do is stick a screwdriver down one of the brake rotor vanes and let it but up against the caliper braket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 I use a giant torque wrench to remove/install them and it's never been a problem. i thought loosening bolts was hard on TQ wrenches? joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 I use a giant torque wrench to remove/install them and it's never been a problem. i thought loosening bolts was hard on TQ wrenches? joshua Might be, but mine's a cheapie and it's BIG. It doesn't seem to work any different than a regular ratchet when in switched to reverse (loosening). The "clicker" part of mine doesn't function in loosening mode, so it doesn't really seem like it would wear the clicker mechanism since that part is bypassed. I could be wrong though, only the manufacturer of the torque wrench knows for sure. I read all the warnings... not to leave the dial above minimum for any length of time, not to turn the dial past its lowest torque number, not to continue torquing after the wrench has clicked, etc., but nothing about not using it to loosen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 that's just what i read with the Craftsman click-type TQ wrench i got for christmas last year, but it's kinda wierd that it has a reverse lever :?: i guess i have a breaker bar anyway, which happens to be my old cheapo TQ wrench joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidatorz34 Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 that's just what i read with the Craftsman click-type TQ wrench i got for christmas last year, but it's kinda wierd that it has a reverse lever :?: i guess i have a breaker bar anyway, which happens to be my old cheapo TQ wrench joshua reverse for reverse threaded bolts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 that's just what i read with the Craftsman click-type TQ wrench i got for christmas last year, but it's kinda wierd that it has a reverse lever :?: i guess i have a breaker bar anyway, which happens to be my old cheapo TQ wrench joshua reverse for reverse threaded bolts? lol i didn't even think of that! cool joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 just get a breaker bar and don't run your tq wrench $20 at sears, however, sears has a major problem with stocking tools when i need them, so the home depot may be a better choice. same price and same warranty there too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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