New member question about rear axle nut

[Just_G]

Today I've been trying to remove the nut on the center of the rear wheel, but I can't get the thing off. (It does come off doesn't it?)

I have to replace the hub.

EDIT: Sorry about that. It's a Kubota RTV1100. Here are some pictures.

 

[Lil Foot]

A little more info please..... model of tractor? Pics always help also.

 

[Just_G]

A little more info please..... model of tractor? Pics always help also.

I've updated the post with more information. I have a Kubota RTV1100 and a Kubota 3200 tractor. The problem I'm having is with the RTV.

 

[Breeze]

I don't see any rust so it should come off.

I'd go for something a bit more powerful than a box end wrench though such as a 1/2" drive socket and breaker bar. Make sure you look at the exposed threads for a hint as to whether it is RH or LH threads.

Keep in mind that it probably should be torqued to a particular value, when reassembled but given the castle nut and cotter pin, close is probably good enough.

 

[damnnissans]

http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=266
see this link that may or may not apply to your machine.

is the axle spinning or just tight?

try a cheater bar?

 

[Just_G]

I don't see any rust so it should come off.

I'd go for something a bit more powerful than a box end wrench though such as a 1/2" drive socket and breaker bar. Make sure you look at the exposed threads for a hint as to whether it is RH or LH threads.

Keep in mind that it probably should be torqued to a particular value, when reassembled but given the castle nut and cotter pin, close is probably good enough.

Thank you very much for your response. I'm only too happy to purchase more tools. I'll see if anyone around here sells 30mm sockets to use with that breaker bar.

It's good to find a website like this one where people have good suggestions.

 

[Just_G]

http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=266
see this link that may or may not apply to your machine.

is the axle spinning or just tight?

try a cheater bar?

It's very tight. It won't budge.

It looks like I'm going to the auto parts store for a breaker bar and a new socket.

 

[Lil Foot]

My Yamaha Rhino uses a similar setup & can only be loosened with an impact wrench. (air or electric) Then it must be re-torqued on assembly, to about 180ft lbs, if memory serves.

 

[Just_G]

Thank you all for the help. The breaker bar did the trick!