[ROVERNET - UK] P6 Brakes - even more ??s

[Ray Wilkins]

I had the same problem and raised the same question with this group. Luckily
I got some good advice (don't we always?). I presume you mean that the drive
shafts start to revolve when you start to try and undo the nut. To stop the
drive shafts from revolving, I wedged an iron bar between the threaded studs
on the wheel hub so that when the shaft revolves the bar bites into the
ground and creates a situation where the nuts can be removed albeit with a
fair bit of force. From memory the manual does recommend a fairly high
torque wrench setting. I hope this helps. I know from previous experience
what a 'bleep bleep' of a job this can be. Best of luck.

Ray Wilkins
1076 P6B
Melbourne Australia

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Sent: Sunday, 3 February 2008 5:04 PM
To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] P6 Brakes - even more ??s

Hi
 I've decided to remove the diff to get at the rear brakes . I can't move
the bolts securing the drive shafts to the discs . So far 
I've used penetrating oils , extensions on socket wrench ratchets , and a
DeWalt electric impact wrench,   with no results . What's 
the next step ? Heat , it's a bit close to the fuel pump and piping ? Clever
applied violence using jacks and ring spanners ?? Is it 
possible to shear the bolts if I try too hard ?
 As  always any advice will be welcome
Cheers
 Patrick 


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