[dslewis]

2005 MINI Cooper S

I'm trying to replace the front axles (torn inner boots), and I'm having trouble with the left side axle nut (I got the right side loose). I bent the tab on the nut back out, but wasn't able to get the nut to turn, even with a breaker bar & extension. I thought maybe I hadn't gotten the bent lock completely out, and ended up using a dremel tool to grind that bit of the nut off. I STILL can't get the axle nut to turn, even after soaking it with break-free and putting an impact wrench on it! Any suggestions?

I'd hate to have to grind the nut off; that's a lot of metal to remove. I do have all-new axles, though, so preserving the nut and/or axle shaft is not critical.

Thanks for any help!

David

 

[mike1967]

below link not found one yet it dont remove
Dewalt DCF899P2 Impact Wrench High Torque 18V Cordless Brushless - 2 x 5Ah 5035048546598 | eBay
failing that 6ft scaffold poll with 32mm socket welded to it for a bush fix,

 

[pheasant_plucker]

Socket with long bar resting on the ground and just drive the car backward a couple of feet to break it loose.

Gerry