Driveshaft nuts - what size? -Update!!!!

Post Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:40 pm

Am changing rear suspension arms to discs, need to get a socket to undo the nut holding the driveshaft to the hub. Looks about 30 - 32mm to me?
Bentley manual says it is very tight, so need exactly the right socket to shift it - I've got breaker bars up to 3/4" drive for leverage. Any advice gratefully received.

Post Tue Aug 16, 2005 5:30 pm

Have found out - they are 30mm. One word of advice to anybody changing driveshafts - the Haynes comic says 'pull out locking collar before removing nut' - unless you are a miracle worker, you will have to trash the old locking collars to get them out - small chisel, screwdriver etc. So don't forget to buy new ones from the dealer before you start the job! - ps Haynes says the nuts are very tight - mine undid fine with a 1/2" breaker bar.

Post Tue Aug 16, 2005 5:37 pm

good info!

btw, hows it goin mate?

Post Tue Aug 16, 2005 6:24 pm

Alpine White rules!!!
Just about to start on the rear end, now I've got the locking collars out and the hub nuts loose!
I'm taking the axle carrier/diff out as well as the rear arms, cos the axle carrier bushes are sh**ged, so I'm gonna be busy! - also fitting Goodridge hoses all round, so removing the axle carrier will defo help when changing the inner rear flexi hoses over. Will post more as my knuckles get skinned!!

Post Tue Aug 16, 2005 6:37 pm

sweet, good luck!