911 Targa, 1976 Rear Axle Removal, I need help.

[Determined]

Gentlemen,

I'm trying to remove my rear axles for a cv joint replacement project and I can't remove the dam things. This is what I've done thus far:

1. Removed tire
2. Removed cotter pin on axle nut
3. Spayed some PB blaster to help with removal
4. Attempted to loosen with my impact wrench then later a breaker bar, what am I doing wrong?

Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Alex

[Eagledriver]

Put a long pipe over the breakerbar. I use a 3/4 inch breaker bar with some roll cage piping over it. Have someone stand on the brakes while you loosen the nuts. They are on there with about 300 ft/lbs.

-Andy

[BK911]

Put the tire back on, put the car back on the ground, then use a big a$$ breaker bar.

[Determined]

Thank you both for your input, I just broke my craftsman 1/2 inch breaker bar. I'll try your suggestions and let you know which one worked. They sure are on there pretty tight, how do I confirm proper torque, my craftsman torque wrench does not go that high.

Best Regards,

Alex

[Jim Sims]

This is in the wrong forum. On a 1976 the wheel hubs aren't involved in CV joint/half shaft removal/installation. Replace the cotter pin and whatever else you removed. The go to the transmission side of the half-shaft (axle) and the clean out the heads of the six 8 mm screws securing the CV joint to the transmission output flange. Loosen and remove the screws and the CV joint will separate from the flange. Then go to the back side of the wheel hub and repeat. Support and keep together half-shaft and CV joint sections as they can come apart. Repeat for other half-shaft.

I recommend you invest in at least a Haynes 911 manual and the 101 projects book.

Cheers, Jim

[Determined]

Thanks Jim,

I'll give tis a try, I was working off my Bentley manual and it should that the axle nut needed to be removed but. The manual is for my engine and not the body but I thought the axle section would be the same, I was wrong. Thanks!

Best Regards,

Alex

[Determined]

Yup! The inner cv bolts on the axles did the job!

Thanks a million to all for your help.

Alex

[JP911]

Just a note on CV reinstallation. Make sure to accurately torque each of the allens when you replace the axle. I believe the torque on the '76 was 34 ft/lbs, but you should double check that with the Haynes.

[Determined]

Thanks again for your help, I'm planning to replace all the allen bolts with new ones as well. I've read that it's cheap insurance.

Best Regards,

Alex

[Jim Sims]

If the wrenching features (hex inside heads) are in good condition and the screws uncorroded they may be reused. Spend your money and effort adding 8mm Schnorr lock washers under the screw heads and cleaning all the grease out of the female flange threads and the flange mounting surfaces. As mentioned already, torque the screws properly with no grease or oil on the threads.

[Determined]

Jim,

Thanks for the advice, I'll purchase the washers. Does our host sell them or where can I get them?

Best Regards,

Alex