pkmh
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Hello Forum,
Came the time for me to purchase new set of chrome wheels, tires and hubs for my Healey. But in trying to remove the old passenger rear hub, one lug nut refused to come off.
To make a long story short, I was successful in removing the hub by cutting it out around the affected lug nut/stud (without scarring the brake drum), then the remaining lug nut. My big mistake was to cut a portion of the stud which now requires me to replace the stud by having to go through the process of removing the bearing nut at the axle, etc., so that I can remove the affected stud and drive in a new stud.
I've read some older posts indicating the torque settings recommended when reinstalling the bearing nut (150lbs.). That much is mentioned. I ordered the gaskets and seals which are forthcoming. I plan to reuse the bearings and bearing lock washer (but I do have a new set of bearings if necessary to use as a replacement, if need be).
My questions are simple, hopefully...
A. I wish to use a correct size socket to fit the bearing nut which the nut seems to measures shy of 2 1/4", but when applying a 2 1/4" socket, the socket is too big. Has anybody done this that can advise what size socket would work? I have the breaker bars already.
B. And for the passenger rear bearing nut, does the nut unfasten clockwise or counterclockwise? The question can apply to the driver side rear as well.
Thank you and very much appreciated any input on the above.
Paul
Came the time for me to purchase new set of chrome wheels, tires and hubs for my Healey. But in trying to remove the old passenger rear hub, one lug nut refused to come off.
To make a long story short, I was successful in removing the hub by cutting it out around the affected lug nut/stud (without scarring the brake drum), then the remaining lug nut. My big mistake was to cut a portion of the stud which now requires me to replace the stud by having to go through the process of removing the bearing nut at the axle, etc., so that I can remove the affected stud and drive in a new stud.
I've read some older posts indicating the torque settings recommended when reinstalling the bearing nut (150lbs.). That much is mentioned. I ordered the gaskets and seals which are forthcoming. I plan to reuse the bearings and bearing lock washer (but I do have a new set of bearings if necessary to use as a replacement, if need be).
My questions are simple, hopefully...
A. I wish to use a correct size socket to fit the bearing nut which the nut seems to measures shy of 2 1/4", but when applying a 2 1/4" socket, the socket is too big. Has anybody done this that can advise what size socket would work? I have the breaker bars already.
B. And for the passenger rear bearing nut, does the nut unfasten clockwise or counterclockwise? The question can apply to the driver side rear as well.
Thank you and very much appreciated any input on the above.
Paul