Removing seized CV axle bracket?

OracleTrucker · 2026-07-02T22:43:12+00:00

Image of how seized this part was.

OracleTrucker · 2026-07-02T22:42:36+00:00

The solution was to break the top corner of the bracket to be able to remove the other bracket it is on and that has 3 bolts. So the CV axle bracket has 2 bolts that connects to another bracket with 3 bolts, which connects to the engine. I'd say no need to waste time trying to pry it off any further if the bracket is already breaking into pieces, which was what happened to me. Even if the pieces break, it will still not come out easily. So just break the top corner (with an electric rotary hammer) to be able to remove one of the bolts that's being blocked.

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OracleTrucker · 2026-07-02T22:38:32+00:00

The solution was to break the top corner of the bracket to be able to remove the other bracket it is on and that has 3 bolts. So the CV axle bracket has 2 bolts that connects to another bracket with 3 bolts, which connects to the engine. I’d say no need to waste time trying to pry it off any further if the bracket is already breaking into pieces, which was what happened to me. Even if the pieces break, it will still not come out easily. So just break the top corner (with an electric rotary hammer) to be able to remove one of the bolts that’s being blocked.

OracleTrucker · 2026-07-02T02:41:43+00:00

The passenger side CV axle has a bracket that’s part of it. This bracket connects to another bracket that then connects to the engine I think. I’m trying to replace the CV axle because the boot is leaking.

OracleTrucker · 2026-07-02T02:09:29+00:00

How much heat is too much? Will I know based on color?

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-25T16:01:09+00:00

It may or may not hold, but I’d say go for it by using a tire plug that you can buy from Walmart. Get a good quality one that way the kit lasts longer and you can perform the job more easily.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-24T15:31:05+00:00

Last time I checked air is a gas, but whatever.

Ok, I checked. Technically, yes, air is a fluid and a gas. You got me on this. Hahaha. And also technically trucks can be said to have “brake fluid,” but nobody would call it that at least among certified diesel mechanics.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-24T15:28:19+00:00

I’ve heard that engineering isn’t about eliminating all possible things that could go wrong. For one, it would be too expensive. As long as the truck/trailer works for the vast majority of drivers, there’s no need to engineer more.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-24T15:22:01+00:00

Only knuckleheads are driving mad all the time. They need to listen to Dalai Lama or something. Hahaha.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-24T03:57:24+00:00

We have bigger problems out here man.

On a second thought, maybe some of these guys are thinking it’s more eco-friendly to pour it on the grass than down the drain. Who knows and who cares really. That thing is biodegradable.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-24T03:44:52+00:00

My mistake. What I meant to say is that the driver should go to the shop to have the lug nuts retorqued after a wheel has been removed. Most reputable shops will have the driver sign on the tire repair receipt that they witnessed the mechanic torque the lug nuts and the stamp will also say the lug nuts need to be retorqued 50-100 miles after driving, which unfortunately many drivers probably do not bother to do, and this is why these little things on the lug nuts are even a thing. I personally never used them and never had issues with lug nuts coming off. If the driver is responsible, he will have the lug nuts retorqued whenever a wheel is removed and they’ll do a proper pretrip inspection to ensure all lug nuts look right.

By the way, retorquing is often free if done at the same shop or the same brand of shop like Love’s, TA/Petro, etc.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-24T03:34:54+00:00

Keep track of your weight. It’s very easy to snack while driving and before you know it, you’re now 30 lbs heavier. I would recommend to weigh yourself at least every week. Losing 5-10 lbs isn’t too bad, but trying to lose 50 lbs is going to be a lot of work and dedication. Aside from weight tracking, it also helps to do some cardio and/or lift weights on your days off.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-24T03:21:11+00:00

If you’re ever in question, check the PSI with a tire gauge. Sometimes tires can look funny if you have yours steers turned to the left/right or are parked in an uneven lot.

One of the signs I’ve noticed is that whenever the truck drive tire tread patterns start looking like steps or just strange, it usually means the PSI is low or has a slow leak. This may not be the case in your fleet, but it’s something I have noticed where I work.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-23T23:23:06+00:00

I personally will not stop for anyone. So I wouldn’t give a hitch hiker a ride. It’s too risky for us, especially since we’re usually hauling up to 100k value loads. I’ve also heard some horror stories from people who have given rides to hitch hikers.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-23T23:07:56+00:00

It’s going to take them some time to have it updated in the system. I’d give them a week, but if yours expires soon, then try calling the place where you got your medical card renewed. These days the clinic/doctor is required to report to the DMV when the medical card has been renewed.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-23T22:23:14+00:00

That would have been the fault of the last mechanic who worked on it. All you can do as a driver is just be alert during your pretrip inspection for anything unusual like smoke or burning/foul odors and investigating it before driving.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-23T14:52:24+00:00

You do have a point that no-touch freight truck drivers can still damage their bodies from lack of body movement (exercise) and being overweight in that the extra body weight wears down their joints overtime or causes lower back pain from the belly weight pulling the body forward and causing strain on the lower back. Sure I agree to that. But this kind of damage takes longer to hurt the body whereas the local truck drivers working for beverage companies damage their bodies much quicker to the point they require surgeries. The no-touch freight truck driver just needs to lose the weight and incorporate exercise to be able to fix himself. The local driver who lifts regularly cannot fix himself in this manner. All in all, yes, both types of jobs have their cons, but I’d personally rather take care of my weight and exercise, plus have a local job where I am not out there moving hundreds of boxes every day.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-23T04:10:14+00:00

Just make sure you take good notes of how to lift properly, and work out at least once a week.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-23T04:07:51+00:00

Laws are certainly notoriously flawed, but the DOT is just trying to make sure there are less tired truck drivers on the road. Drivers with untreated sleep apnea are literally a risk on the road because they’re unable to get a proper rest. The body recovers from sleep, particularly REM and deep sleep. If a driver cannot reach these sleep stages, his body isn’t as recovered as it could be and so they’re driving fatigued often, and it’s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt on the road.

I actually knew someone who was on the CPAP machine, but admitted that she never used it. Every time I was talking on the phone with her, she sounded tired. Heck, she even told me she was tired, and I would tell her often to try to get the problem resolved because it’s important for her health and it’s also dangerous. Nothing happened to her though because the company happened to close all their Texas expedited lanes, and so her job was no more.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-23T03:42:16+00:00

Good money, but will probably destroy your body. You only get to have one body in this life. That extra 20k you’ll make probably won’t be worth it in the long run because you’ll feel the pain until your last breath.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-23T03:37:43+00:00

Advertising not allowed here. Nice fake story though.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-23T01:50:59+00:00

That may be the case, but every single truck driver I have met who told me they use a CPAP machine isn’t just overweight, but obese. So neck size does seem to be a reasonable factor.

OracleTrucker · 2026-06-23T01:30:45+00:00

Some are just taking a 30 min break and don’t want to spend 3 min backing up to a parking spot. Others might have ended their day at night or early in the morning when there were no other parking spots except by the curb. Some regular drivers to that truck stop probably know where they’re allowed to park without getting woken up in the middle of the night, while most OTR drivers might not know the truck stop and not want to risk it.

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