Thread: Wheel bearing nut

If you mean the Wheel Bearing Nut it's 52mm

Originally Posted by dm_td5

If you mean the Wheel Bearing Nut it's 52mm

That would be the one. I used the name it is called in my manual to avoid confusion.
Guess I have to go shopping.

Most Wheel bearing nut sockets are 50-52mm for 4x4s. From memory LR ones are closer to 50mm but a 52mm socket will get them off, just takes a bit of care. The 52mm socket is the type I have and it is not quite a perfect fit, but works. I believe it is specifically for Yota.

the knock on a not sailsubry diff is usually less than the knock on a sailsbury diff as a sailsbury diff is a heavier unit the components have more energy behind them when they strike each other..

But as of yet I have not quantitively measured the difference... IF i do so would you prefer the result in a Db level indicator or a calculated newtons of force result?


The stub axle bearing nut is the usual 52mm..(or its imperial equivelant)

Picked up a 52mm hub nut socket from Karcraft a couple of weeks ago for about $18. Before I went there I tried several repco, supercheap, local truck parts place. None had in stock and mostly had no idea what I was talking about. In several cases I was told didn't exist.

The Karcraft one only has holes for a lever to tighten/loosen, doesn't have a socket mount so if you're keen to do up with a torque wrench you'll need something else. I think OI bought one from Graeme Cooper that came with a socket hole.

Cheers
Simon

Well failed to shift it so it's all bolted back up and sealed. I will be borrowing a socket later in the week. They do exist! I will then try again. At least I can now confirm I do have the oil fed bearings.

Most good tool shops and some not so good (supercrap etc) stock them. They vary in price from around $10 up to $80. The one I have got is a Toyota $80 but is good quality and will take a 1/2 breaker bar or ratchet.
You do get what you pay for in quality with some of these.