Thread: half shaft removal

I presume you mean the bearing nuts. The usual tool is a tube spanner, available from any Landrover, Jeep or Landcruiser specialist, but it looks like the last owner of that used a hammer and chisel, and he would not have been the first one to do so, although a flat ended punch is probably better.

John

thanks John
Yes, the parts manual calls it a 'special nut'
Yes, a previous owner bashed it alright !!

OK - so i need a special tool, thanks, i will find !! (you don't know anyone in Sydney ?!)

Cheers Paul

Originally Posted by pgxif

thanks John
Yes, the parts manual calls it a 'special nut'
Yes, a previous owner bashed it alright !!

OK - so i need a special tool, thanks, i will find !! (you don't know anyone in Sydney ?!)

Cheers Paul

Land Vehicle Spares in Silverdale is the one that comes to mind, but have a look at 'recommended suppliers' in this forum.

John

Just so there is no confusion. If this is a rear axle, the halfshaft should pull out. The nut is for the hub bearings and to remove the hub.

The nut is 2-1/16" which is the same for all earlier Jeeps as well. Should be able to get it at a normal 4WD accessory store.

thanks Red90

I'm currently working on the front axle, this nut holds the front hub assembly on (i was sloppy with my words), and this happens to be a 2 inch nut.

Rear is to come (and whilst i haven't looked at it yet, i'm assuming mine is a semi-floating shaft … so will do as you say). To advise !!
(ps please tell me if i'm off-track ..!)



p.s. thanks John, Land Vehicle Spares are sending me the tool !