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Old May 11, 2015 | 10:03 AM
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Hi everyone;
I am replacing wheel lug studs on the driver side of my 2002 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L.
When I tried to remove the hub the top bolt I can not get nothing I have on it. It is the one right next to the sensor so that makes it impossible to get an open end on it and the bolthead is too close to the CV to get a socket on it.
Where can I get this special open end wrench or do I have to 'make' one?
Any help ???
 
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Old May 11, 2015 | 01:04 PM
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You're going to have to loosen the axle nut and shove the shaft back a hair to give you enough room to get a bite on it. You will need a socket and a universal joint to get to it. Not an easy task in your driveway, UNLESS you have some power tools.
 
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Old May 11, 2015 | 04:09 PM
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Thank you. I will sure try this and let you know.
 
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Old May 16, 2015 | 09:49 AM
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Hello again;
I have not forgot to reply it is just an above post was correct, I am doing this in my driveway, lol. The weather has been bad and I have to time it right when my body can do the work, .
Anywho, it worked like a charm but I had a heck of a time removing the hub. I finally got it off. I remember way back in the day when to replace a broken wheel stud was a whole lot easier, lol.
 
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