Jeeze, tried changing front bearing today.

[Ratchet104]

you could put the breaker bar on the nut and prop it against the ground, then roll the car backwards (?)

[DailyDriverMark]

you could put the breaker bar on the nut and prop it against the ground, then roll the car backwards (?)

I dont think I'll need to get that tricky. Having all 4 wheels on the ground, with the brakes locked on should be enough.

I couldnt get it to hold before, since I had removed everything including the brake caliper.

[djmarch]

What size mm socket is needed for removeing the front axle nut on my 2004 ? Would a 3/4 breaker bar work better ? I do have a Dewalt 1/2 drive electric impact.

[wylee]

I used a 1 1/4" socket on my 2010. I think I got mine off with a 1/2' air impact.

[patricklprice]

I went down to the "Dumpy Tire Change Place" on the corner and gave the guy $5 to loosen mine. I then on the spot tightened it with my own rachet and finished the rest at home. Take your socket with you because he may not have one that big. guys like me and you dont have impact tools and or anything else so dont listen to some of these folks. You work with what you have or you borrow it for a couple of beers.

I was a little pressed for time, and that led to me getting defeated by the 'caulking nut'

It's the giant 1-1/4, nut at the center of the hub. 221ft lbs? I had a 4ft breaker bar on the end of a socket wrench and this sucker wouldnt budge.

Any tricks to this? And yes I pried the notch up that locks the nut to the axle shaft.

[2010AveoLT]

well, if I ever have to change my wheel bearings or axles, I have THIS bad boy at my disposal: Shop Kobalt 1/2-in Air Impact Wrench at Lowes.com

except mine is a bit of an older model, but it still has the same specs of 350 Ft. Lbs of Torque, Twin Hammers, 3 Forward Speeds and one Reverse, and the Tease Trigger for more Precise Control.