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<DIV>In a message dated 8/10/2013 2:40:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
j_jonik@yahoo.com writes:</DIV>
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face=Arial>So, next step will be to check the bearings, but I still haven't
managed to find or borrow a big enough socket to get the big nut off...and I'd
rather not do the old hammer and dull chisel method if I can avoid
it.<BR><BR>Question: Does this sound like bearing trouble? What
other possibilities? And, if it's the bearing, does one really need the
special puller to get the bearing out? (as shown in the Bentley)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>A 36mm socket and a good impact wrench will get those nuts off. An
alternative is a Torque Meister that has the gear to mount to the drums(hub)
lug nuts. The side benefit of that the tool is that it also works great for
the flywheel gland nut. ;-)</DIV>
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<DIV>But, I'd double check the CV joints on the side you suspect first. It's
possible that the bolts might be working loose. :O
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<DIV><FONT lang=0 size=2 face=Arial FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="10">Bob 65
Notch S w/Sunroof and IRS aka Krusty<BR>64 T-34 Ghia aka Wolfie<BR>71
Square-vert under
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