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Removing Axel Nut and Rotor


cysmoth
03-17-2005, 02:55 PM
I can't get the Axel Nut off the the wheel to remove the rotor from my 2001 Ford Expedition. What tool do I use to get this thing off!!! Also, I can't find a jack strong enough to hold up my expedition. Any suggestions here?

way2old
03-17-2005, 06:20 PM
I can't get the Axel Nut off the the wheel to remove the rotor from my 2001 Ford Expedition. What tool do I use to get this thing off!!! Also, I can't find a jack strong enough to hold up my expedition. Any suggestions here?
Is it 4 wheel drive or 2 wheel drive? If it is 4 wheel drive, you do not remove the axle nut. These rotors will rust on the hub and ard difficult to get off.

cysmoth
03-18-2005, 09:04 AM
Is it 4 wheel drive or 2 wheel drive? If it is 4 wheel drive, you do not remove the axle nut. These rotors will rust on the hub and ard difficult to get off.

It is 4 wheel drive. So, thats why I couldn't get it off! How do I remove the rusted on rotor?

way2old
03-18-2005, 09:12 PM
If you are gonna replace rotors, just beat on them with a hammer till they break free. You can lubricate the center of the rotor where it sits on the hub and help some. Also look for a couple of screws that might be holding it on. If it has these, they will be at the same pattern as the lug stusd.

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