nasoup Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I need to remove my rear driveshaft but I can't get the thing to stop turning so I can undo the bolts. I'v tried it in gear but still turns. The hub is also off at the moment. The only way I can think of stopping it is by putting the hub back on and using the disc break? Does anyone have any idea's?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Hub back on is easiest way unless you can grip the driveshaft with something, vice or large mole grips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasoup Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 Mole grips Thats not a bad idea, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Have you tried using an air gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasoup Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 I have no access to air tools at the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Do you know anyone with a battery impact gun? I'd say that would do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasoup Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 I'll have to ask round and see if I can get hold of one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Best of luck with it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasoup Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 Best of luck with it anyway. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 You could try bracing a bar between a couple of other allen key bolts with the floor, but wouldn't want to put a huge amount of force through them in case of bending one. As suggested it will be a lot easy to chuck the hub back on and lock up the brakes or brace a wheel. Been in the same situation before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Large monkey wrench on the shaft should do the trick by stopping it turning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasoup Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 I'v got a big set of mole grips that i'll try and if that doesn't work then i'll put the hub back on. Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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