Damaged driveshaft thread? easy fix, ( quick tip )

[@krisahlstrom1457]

This 6 yr old video saved me lots of time, money & aggravation. You, sir, are a legend!

[@aidenstefanson2175]

Everyone is here for the same reason. We all tapped an axle in without putting a nut on first. Thanks for the help!

[@forbiddenlove433]

Dude I appreciate you. I just got done hitting my CV axle with a hammer and bent 3 threads and I knew better. Looking at it I almost called a wrecker to come get it and junk it and be done with mechanics all together. We all live and learn but thank God for youtube

[@craigbooth5414]

yup, I also knew better which is what makes it so much worse. Got to love youtube! It's gotten me out of multiple self inflicted frustrations

[@AboveRioTzZ]

@rubenmartinez1140did the file work? Just did this shit myself. Knew better just didn’t have anything better to get the axle removed. Nut wasn’t on fully flush an I wasn’t fully paying attention, gave her to much sauce an now I can’t even get the damn thing to come back off 🤣

[@simonrochon-tremblay6905]

After one hour trying to put the nut on the driveshaft, I decided to check on KZbin and found your video. Mr you save the situation ! Thank you very much for the tip, it works perfectly !

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi Simon. Many thanks for the comments. I'm really glad this video helped you out. That's why I do my videos is to pass on information I've learnt to help people. Cheers Calvin

[@denislanthier4907]

Like almost everyone here, I landed here because I used a hammer to reinstall the axle on my yamaha rhino (use a rubber mallet kids). This video saved me as no local store had any rethread kits in stock. HUGE thanks! Liked and subscribed.

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi Denis, Thanks. I'm glad this video helped you out. Cheers, Calvin

[@rickcee6572]

Legend thank you! Damaged mine hitting it with a metal mallet. Got the sander from screwfix for £49, an electric one. Lifesaver. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeremywhite845]

Worked and saved me from having to buy a new cv axle. Thank you.

[@teddyedwards2792]

Thank you sir!!! Thought I had totally boned up and would have to get a die and attempt to repair the threads which meant ordering the die and waiting to finish the repair. After watching your video I went right outside, sanded it down and was able to complete the installation. You da man!

[@CalvinThomas05]

Thank You Teddy. I'm really glad that this video helped you out. Cheers Calvin

[@scotthaley1418]

I thought I was going to have to start all over with my cv axel rebuild until coming across your video. Thanks for the post, it save my bacon!

[@cliveanthonytraverse3271]

same problem , after two days of despare i saw your video , thanks my friend , it worked !!!

[@drjoeshmoe]

Well, you saved another life,...put in brand new cv axles last weekend, seen the state of the ball joints,...expected an easy Job to throw the ball joints on,...didn't catch that the cv axles are in the way of the castle nuts,...open end wrench not strong enough,....exhausted all other options (that this non mechanic has), decided I must remove the axles.....my fault for doing a lousy axle nut staking,...was woried I would mess up the threads as the jagged metal from the nut passed over....and I probably made it worse using an impact. Second side went way worse than I expected,....was about to order a new cv axle...then I found your video....where do I mail the beer?

[@jamiemccort8388]

I did this after hitting the top of the spindle with a hammer installing a CV Gaitor, I couldn’t get a start on it. So I searched for how-to videos and stumbled across this one, so I did it with a grinding stone on my die grinder just enough to run a thread chaser up it to get a thread started 👌🏻 Thanks for the tip mate 👍🏻 Regards from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Barbu66]

this video saved my life... err..project. I messed up a tie rod end/ball joint stud by being a meat head. Inspired by your video, I used an angle grinder to smooth out the section I messed up. It worked after some fine tuning! Thank you :-)

[@davidumpleby6229]

Hi Calvin Had same problem but didn't have sand grinder so used a file, but taking too long so I just used angle grinder and cut end off, worked a treat but your method gave me the idea and it is a brilliant idea you have.

[@AlanDike]

Just did this.. not quite to the same extent.. but I ground off the last 2 threads (I have a half dozen past the nut ) and then chamfered just a hair to break the edge (only really hitting the first thread)... I'm glad I didn't have to replace.. I also had f'd up threads inside my axle nut so I did have to buy a new one of those.. but 44 dollars is a cheap fix. Good on ya for making the video so others know about it.

[@torquewrenchjeff2622]

that was excellent bro!!!!!!you have master this because one can almost never find the right die to fix the threads and when ya do it is very costly as it is a large diameter,metric threads, and fine threads as well. So one usually resorts to just buying a new axle and if your doing it for a living the customer gets really pissed and complains until you give in and pay half or more for a new axle. BUT BRAVO MAN AND IM GOING TO TRY THE BELY SANDER TECHNIQUE AS TRYING A ANGLE GRINDER HAS RARELY WORKED FOR ME.

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi jeff. Many thanks for the comments. Yes the belt sander works a treat. Cheers Calvin

[@ckrazy07]

I can confirm as of 11/23/22 this works and saved my life

[@LSX-zr8ng]

I've done this with my extended wheel studs on my drag car it worked.. I've been fighting an axle for a while I think I'm gonna try this out. Thanks sir

[@DontStopReeling]

you can cut a nut in half and use it to chase the threads starting from the good to the bad

[@wrkls_]

Thanks a lot for sharing this. You def just saved me some money! Except I used an angle grinder with a flap disc. Mine also had a cotter pin hole, but I made it work.. Blessings brother!

[@howarddavies1471]

what a terrific tip . I used a4 inch grinder with a flap wheel. Worked a treat

[@gsc01972]

Thanks for the vid...helped me a lot...my cv axle was really fucked...had to cut about 1/2 inch of the axle and tried your method with a new Nut on remaining threads...it worked!! Thanks

[@ennisgunns]

Thank you. I only had a file available and the axle was off the car. I filed and filed until the die finally gained purchase. Then a vice grip 'round the spindle to fix the axle and a channel lock to work the die to and fro. By George! Thank you. Thank you. Best

[@DMG852]

Wow this really saved the day!! Thank you so much. Gotta take your time and do precise grinding. I used an angle grinder with grinding wheel. I found the first undamaged thread and grinding up to it making sure to follow the thread until it's all clean. Nut screwed right on after playing with the angle until the threads caught.

[@ebobbyclaire]

Thanks brother . did what you showed and it worked like a charm. I appreciate your generosity.

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi Bobby. Thanks for the comments. I'm glad this video helped you out. Cheers Calvin

[@thatsdaniellelol]

Yes! Saved me from buying a new axle and stud for the wheel!! (Rotor was stuck on and I missed with the hammer a couple times)🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

[@iboost..1249]

Thank u sir u saved me a new cv thank a lot

[@Ultrainstinct81633]

can i use a drimmel tool with saw attachment instead and a thread file

[@banjoboymcgee]

What if you had someone step on the gas while you did that? Then it would be like a lathe

[@kuva07]

Wish I would have watched this before totally f***ing up my axle

[@drjoeshmoe]

What if I screwed up a few inches of threads? Any chance this would work?

[@Magnettik]

Worked for me, thank you very much sir, cheers !

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi I Magnettik. Thanks for the comments. I'm glad this video helped you out. Cheers, Calvin

[@AJRod]

You are a life saver, thank you!!!

[@shaundavies2169]

Great tip! My problem although is a dodgy thread in the middle of the thread and now the nut just spins in tbe middle, can't quite get a grinder in the hub to cut the nut off 🙃

[@garethifan1034]

Brilliant bud - what a great tip

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi Gareth. Many thanks for the comments. All the best Calvin

[@gabrieldusk]

Im about to try this out.

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi Gabriel. Yes try it out. It works great. Cheers Calvin

[@johncharles2762]

Thank you! This helped me out so much!!!

[@LOSisBEAST2]

THIS WORKS!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@JosephSamsor]

Wait this is genius lol. Everyone was just telling me to get a whole new axle.

[@scottmoore9215]

Had the same problem and it worked well thank you

[@garyxperia7725]

hi were did you buy that belt sander and which size is it, is it the 10m or 20mm belt size thanks great vid

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi Gary. It's just a cheap belt sander off Ebay. The make is Kuani. They are quite good. 20mm wide model. 520 long. Cheers Calvin

[@garyxperia7725]

@@CalvinThomas05 hi Calvin received my 20mm sander yesterday but does not work right theres no power and sometimes have to push on the belt to get it to spin I have a fairly large compressor aswell no sure if I have a dodgy one when it's running it still blows air from the exhaust outlet stripped it and there is plastic wedges inside which look like they slide up and down but mine a really tight fit so not sure if this is the problem or not enough air from compressor??

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi Gary. It sounds like you're compressor might be to small but you should get it to run even for a few seconds on small compressors and then wait for the air to build back up and then go again. Yes the plastic vanes in the air rotor should move freely. Tip some oil on them. Hope this bit of info helps. Cheers Calvin

[@garyxperia7725]

@@CalvinThomas05 that's what I thought I'm going to try it on my mates garage compressor

[@freezy2freshfrankiedoyle223]

Ty it worked out

[@ashantiwatson6920]

What is the name of this tool

[@claytonchar9232]

My motorcycle riding buddy helped me with the front wheel bearing on a Honda CR-V. The new bearing was driven in with a puller using an impact wrench. That went OK. He next installed the wheel hub using the impact wrench. That went OK. When he tried to install the axle, it only went in part way so he put on the axle nut and used the impact wrench. That did not go well. The axle went in about half way then would budge. After removing the wheel nut, the threads on the axle were damaged. The threads now need to be restored and a new wheel nut will be required. Also, the wheel hub is stuck i.e. it will not rotate. It appears that the bearing is damaged and needs to be replaced. Good old Murphy has struck again. Impact wrenches are dangerous when used for installing things. They are only great for removals. I just placed an order on Amazon for a axle re-threader kit and it's going to be delivered this week. I'll buy a new wheel nut.

[@optiksmatter]

Perfect solution to my 2004 VW Golf same issue after wheel bearing replacement! thanks!

[@CalvinThomas05]

Hi John. Thanks for the comments. I'm glad this video helped you out. Cheers Calvin

[@TheBlaert]

If you haven't any way to remove material from the end of the shaft you could try and re-shape the damaged thread with a needle file

[@mahmoudhassan2312]

Good job mate

[@mattonearth208]

Can u cut the end off?

[@AlanDike]

Thats what he basically did.. My jeep axles extend about 6-10 threads past the end of the nut when tightened down.. so I did cut the last 2-3 threads off.. but be careful.. you generate a lot of heat and you dont want to mess with any heat treat by over heating the part when working. Work in short bursts and keep cutting oil on it if you're using power tools.

[@darkknightstacker5420]

I cant believe I made it here. Why didnt I use a punch!!! LOL!!

[@alizee3687]

Dafinatly Life saving

[@Kio109]

Not a "polite" work but it works! Better than change the driveshaft!

[@phoenixelizalde9809]

This works

[@frankfletcher958]

Geezer. Damaged thread on X3 rear drive shaft and also nut, grinded shaft then collar on nut as damaged when knocking out lock tabs. Sorted every day is a school day

[@JUNEBUGG99835]

What if i cant afford this thing that hes using

[@joseplayer2144]

Andy Kim im so broke rn I might have to use a file 😂😭

[@billylowe507]

Great video , but how about doing one in english or at least American, lol

[@streetsharkz]

What grit did you use?