I'm trying to drop the front differential out. I disconnected the propeller shaft from the differential and now need to undo 6 bolts per flange on each shaft going to the wheels. Any tricks for getting the 12 nuts off? I already broke a wrench trying my hardest to loosen them.
Those nuts can be a bear to get loose, in the past I've used a long handled breaker bar on one set.
I've also had to use an impact driver on a few before.
If you do use an impact, or any socket, use a six point socket to lessen the chance of rounding off the heads.
You only have to remove the nuts,,,don't concern yourself with the bolt head,, its pressed in and won't turn... Crack the nuts loose with 24" or more breaker bar if you don't have impact gun.
Just have to ask what symptom did your CV have to cause you to replace it. My truck developed a clicking sound last week, only when truck is moving. I can hear it get louder as I speed up. It quits as I roll to a stop. Going to investigate today