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[Mark Hutto]

Ok, here is the problem: On my '01 dodge ram 4x4 I have to change the front u-joint. In trying to remove the axle hub nut I have broken an 18" pull bar and just this morning I BROKE A 25-250 FT-LBS TORQUE WRENCH. It will not budge. The pull bar broke with right hand removal and the torque wrench broke with left hand removal. I have sprayed it leberally with liquid wrench. What do I need to do?

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

I always used a 3/4" impact gun, or 3/4" socket set. You may have to use an air hammer or put some heat to it. Thats the only thing I can think of, it will break loose sooner or later.

 

[RenegadeT]

try PBlaster instead of Liquid Wrench, and use the impact

 

[shawn]

3/4" breaker bar and a 4' piece of pipe?

 

[cgm147]

Id put some heat on it always works for me .....ie map gas

sent from deep space via galaxy S 2

 

[C.Berry]

PB blaster and heat.... maybe not in that order tho!!!

 

[Black00XJ]

Ive been suscessful removing honda crankshafts via putting a breaker bar on the crackshaft bolt and "bumping" the ignition over. Maybe doing the same but driving the truck foward?

 

[userbmx1315]

i had this problem today. 43mm bolt or 1-11/16. almost any reg 1/2 drive impact will work. the jerking force will make a huge difference. i broke my 1/2 drive ratchet with 2ft breaker bar. hit it with a 4-450ft lb impact and came right off. my problem was getting the unit bearing off the knuckle. p.i.a. then getting the u joint off was near impossible. i cut it out.

 

[Chris_Keziah]

The unit bearing is easy if you have swivel impact sockets. I'd try heat then impact.

 

[lockedup5]

The unit bearing is super easy if you use the power steering to push it out.

 

[rodney eppes]

The unit bearing is super easy if you use the power steering to push it out.

Sounds like experience!

 

[Baker]

The unit bearing is super easy if you use the power steering to push it out.

X2

 

[snappy]

Use a brass or alum block between the stud and steering stop and as said use the power steering.