Spectre - Rear axle - Castle nut stuck

This problem has been resolved by joining my local tool library. I took out a corded Porter Cable 1/2” impact wrench. Three days struggle was over in under a minutes careful application. What an amazing resource.

I appreciate all your input. Sincere thanks. I am definitely not yet using the right penetrating oils and I will be on the lookout for the hex version of that axle. Meanwhile, it seems logical to grind flats on my existing one before reassembling.

Here’s where I am down to at the moment…



Next off, the harness and all the wire mounts and brackets. I’ll be cleaning all the connectors and touching up any rust spots. After that, I have to decide how deep I should go into the engine. I had only planned on checking the valve clearances and replacing the valve cover and oil pan gaskets.




 

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.... does the oem tool kit have a bar or screwdriver bit that fits the axle hole? .
 

Yep, that's what the hole is for.

When cleaning electrical connectors, a dedicated product like Deoxit D5 will do wonders and make the job far less tedious. The D5 formula also leaves behind a very thin film of corrosion inhibitor that will keep the connections clean longer.
I am not a dealer, just a fan.

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Yep, that's what the hole is for.

the hole is large. my oem tool kit doesn't have anything that fits. owner tools diagram doesn't show a bar, just 3 screwdriver bits. so I use a big long screwdriver.

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When cleaning electrical connectors, a dedicated product like Deoxit D5 will do wonders and make the job far less tedious. The D5 formula also leaves behind a very thin film of corrosion inhibitor that will keep the connections clean longer.
I am not a dealer, just a fan.

I had a supply of Deoxit for 32 yrs.! It fell into my lunch pal at work sometimes! I worked on the docks! 

 I retired 11 yrs. ago. Now I use WELLWORTH chemicals. A2Z is my go to for restorations. It even preserves my Parents bronze alloy grave marker.
Plus I started a fight awhile ago about WD40! I said it belongs in the Kitchen junk drawer! For the house person (PC correct) 

Maybe the new, thicker version professional might be better? WD40 is water based 30-40%.


 

                                                         

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Yep, that's what the hole is for.

the hole is large. my oem tool kit doesn't have anything that fits. owner tools diagram doesn't show a bar, just 3 screwdriver bits. so I use a big long screwdriver.


 

Yep, that's what I use.  I happen to have a large Philips head screw driver that is the exact diameter of the hole.