Question re 2004 X3 2.5i FRONT axle 36-mm nut...

- In my E39 (1998 528i) rear bearing, I simply remove the plastic cap on the wheel and have
the access to the 36-mm nut while the tire is on the ground for undoing the large 36-mm nut.

- For the E83 FRONT axle, we have to remove the front wheel to access the large 36-mm nut, is there anyway to leave the tire on the ground while removing the 36-mm nut? I ask this question bc of the great torque required to undo and to install a new nut.

- How do you guys remove the 36-mm nut w/o impact air tool?

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1998 E39 528i 5sp MT
2006 E53 X5 3.0 6sp MT