I need to replace the 5 speed manual transmission on my son’s ’97 Honda Civic DX (hatchback). (very noisey - pops out of 4th - will not go into 5th gear). I using the clutch/flywheel replacement guide post by westcoaststyle (https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s....php?p=1715569) as a guide. (It is better written than the manual, and the pictures are great!!)

I’m stuck on removing the axle nut, as simple as that sounds.

Last fall, my son had the axle/cv joints replace by an independent near the school he attends, and they really pounded the rim of the nut. I have straighten the rim of the nut a much as possible, but still cannot loosen the nut. I have sprayed it with liquid wrench, used a 345 ft/lbs impact wrench, and applied heat. Still no luck.

Any suggestions? Anyone ever cut an axle nut off?

Thanks for your help.
Dan Steadman
Boiling Spring, SC