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Old 13 Feb 2006, 12:30 am
jim beam
 
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Default Re: Help! 92' Accord LX 5spd..broken pass suspension knuckle..tryingto remove the 36MM hub bolt..and can't budge it. Ideas ?

phil wrote:
> jim beam wrote:
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>> phil wrote:
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>>> Since the knuckle is broken, there is freeplay in the suspension when
>>> turning. I used a crow-bar between the lug nuts to hold while
>>> assistant turn the 36MM with a LARGE handle..

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>> are you sure it's not 32mm??? and if the knuckle is broken, you have
>> serious, expensive problems.

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> The knuckle is broken due to an accident.. I may have to remove the
> drive shaft and bring to a local shop to remove the nut.


it's /much/ harder to do off the car than on. trust me on that one.

before replacing the knuckle, check all the other components under there
- it's hard to break a knuckle without bending something else,
including the sub frame.
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