Front hub nut removal problem - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blue Tank · 08-04-2016, 08:45 PM

Hi Guys
I've been trying to remove the front hub nut (35mm one) and it won't budge. This hub was replaced by the local dealer before I got the '04 1500 Burb with AWD. I've tried with a 35mm impact socket and a good 1/2 Ingersoll impact, not the "looks like the good one". I also broke a 1/2 Blackhawk ratchet with a short pipe on it. The 3/4" ratchet wouldn't budge it either. I'm 250 lbs and I think I can come up with 180 ft/lbs using a 3/4 ratchet.
Then I thought they might have put red loctite on it so I heated the nut to 500* and still nothing.
I don't see a thread where anybody else has had this problem. Any ideas?
Thanks
Mark

izzy_Britton · 10-15-2016, 02:30 AM

I had this exact problem... my solution was a little more involved than the obvious solution of slapping a tool on it.. lol

I took the knuckle off of the truck and the axle off at the front carrier. I then headed to a neighboring shop where they used a 3/4 air impact gun and was able to get it off with some difficulty. it came off!

-Izzy

08-04-2016, 08:45 PM	#1
Blue Tank Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CT Posts: 39	Front hub nut removal problem Hi Guys I've been trying to remove the front hub nut (35mm one) and it won't budge. This hub was replaced by the local dealer before I got the '04 1500 Burb with AWD. I've tried with a 35mm impact socket and a good 1/2 Ingersoll impact, not the "looks like the good one". I also broke a 1/2 Blackhawk ratchet with a short pipe on it. The 3/4" ratchet wouldn't budge it either. I'm 250 lbs and I think I can come up with 180 ft/lbs using a 3/4 ratchet. Then I thought they might have put red loctite on it so I heated the nut to 500* and still nothing. I don't see a thread where anybody else has had this problem. Any ideas? Thanks Mark __________________ 69 Camaro 454 6spd/ 1st car and still have it 67 Chevelle 396 Convertible 57 GMC 1/2 t 56 GMC Napco Panel civilian defense 65 GMC v6 long panel 72 Burb

10-15-2016, 02:30 AM	#2
izzy_Britton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 632	Re: Front hub nut removal problem I had this exact problem... my solution was a little more involved than the obvious solution of slapping a tool on it.. lol I took the knuckle off of the truck and the axle off at the front carrier. I then headed to a neighboring shop where they used a 3/4 air impact gun and was able to get it off with some difficulty. it came off! -Izzy __________________ WHO_DCTC - Wifes 05 Z-71 Build - Now defunct as she decided she wants an Escalade too Cream Puff - LS'd Square - Slow going on the back burner Tripple Threat - 3 Wrecks for the price of one build thread Project Delongdium - Step-Sons Plastic Clad 2003 Avalanche - DONE and Delivered.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.