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Originally Posted by jdmccright
On a '98 Blazer? Those are probably the original joints...so grab your chisel or die grinder. I'm dreading the same thing. 152k miles on my '96 Jimmy 4wd and the joints/bushings/steering coupling are shot. Found a Campbell-Hausfeld die grinder at Wal-Mart for $20 and working on an urethane replacement for the steering coupling disc (see other forum thread @ http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=576450)
To reiterate what's been said, I found my deep socket in the special tools section of Advance Auto parts for $19. I also ended up buying a 3' length of iron pipe from the hardware store for leverage in getting that hub nut off. I bought it big enough to slip over the handle of my torque wrench, making it easier to retorque it down when it's all done. Good luck! |
Yeah, I needed to jump on a pipe to get mine off too, but you should never use a torque wrench like that--it's a precision instrument. Get a breaker bar for loosening those stubborn nuts. Canuk: make sure you have a torque wrench that can do 180ft/lbs.