Sooo trying to remove the 4 axle bearing carrier nuts, 2 of the studs want to turn with the nut.. just spin and spin and I cannot loosen the nut (pic with finger...) I'm going to have a buddy help attempt to hold with vice grips while loosening tonight. Once we get em out - what do I need to do when I Re-Install em? Can I have them welded in there or do you think they'll just tighten up ok?
Axle seal - removal issues
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No one yet eh? I'll be hammering these things out in a little over 2 hours. extra suggestions won't hurt 
Has anyone tried using a winch to pull these axle's out? I've heard ratchet straps but hopefully winching will work just fine too. And hopefully my autozone doesn't realize their slide hammer lost a few threads lol
Has anyone tried using a winch to pull these axle's out? I've heard ratchet straps but hopefully winching will work just fine too. And hopefully my autozone doesn't realize their slide hammer lost a few threads lol
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I would say to verify that the axle face (where the wheel is clamped too with your lug nuts) is not distorted or bent first before buying a new axle. You can use a dial indicator or a stationary point on the axle housing back plate and measure any variations with a vernier once you rotate the axle in its fully inserted or extended position 360 degrees. I would guess, not positive, but anything less than a few thousands of an inch is normal in a used vehicle and it should work fine.
As for getting the axle out in the first place it takes a really good penetrating oil (PB Blaster, Knocker-loose, ETC.) and a high quality slide hammer with the 3 point fanged adapter once the 4 bolts are removed of course. Oh, and lots of elbow grease is required. Be patience with the penetrating oil and apply it several times after some short tries in between using the puller to rattle things up. The axle will come out.
You really should replace the bearings and holding collar as well at the same time as the seals because that outer race is whats most likely holding the axle in and your beating on it. They sell them in a kit at most auto stores. Don't forget to have them pressed on in the correct sequence or it sucks doing it all over again.
As for getting the axle out in the first place it takes a really good penetrating oil (PB Blaster, Knocker-loose, ETC.) and a high quality slide hammer with the 3 point fanged adapter once the 4 bolts are removed of course. Oh, and lots of elbow grease is required. Be patience with the penetrating oil and apply it several times after some short tries in between using the puller to rattle things up. The axle will come out.
You really should replace the bearings and holding collar as well at the same time as the seals because that outer race is whats most likely holding the axle in and your beating on it. They sell them in a kit at most auto stores. Don't forget to have them pressed on in the correct sequence or it sucks doing it all over again.
Well I got the axle out.... Problem was on the "Nissan Cage Rear Axle" - Some are calling this a bearing carrier or whatever.. IT's the first plate with the 4 bolts on the axle that need removed. Anyways... I got 2 of the nuts out no problem. The other 2, the bolt was spinning... I was able to weld one of the studs and stop it from spinning and we got the nut off. The 2nd one just wouldn't not take the weld - cleaned it over and over and welding again and again... just refused to take. Only other option was to cut the f'n thing off... Great! It's out.. But now I'm stuck with no truck for at least a week waiting for a new "cage" to come in.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F66SZXC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Part #7. I've checked a few sites other than amazon, shipping was crazy! $15 standard and i'm not joking on this part, anywhere from $50 to $100 for overnight or 2day. F that! Guess the truck sits and waits...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F66SZXC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Part #7. I've checked a few sites other than amazon, shipping was crazy! $15 standard and i'm not joking on this part, anywhere from $50 to $100 for overnight or 2day. F that! Guess the truck sits and waits...
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