currymunster Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Hello and a warm hello to everyone. I have searched to no avail. Does anyone know what size the front hub nut is on a '95 110 CSW. I've got loads of sockets and want to make an order from lr series so I've got everything to do a disc change. Pointless buying another if I already have the right size. Does it need to be long reach? is it metric or imperial? Thanks Guys James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reiny Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 52mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 IIRC you will need a deep socket to clear the drive shaft. Better to buy a hub nut spanner. Very much cheaper as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Deep socket does make it easier, but I have used a short-ish one with no problems, the purchase isn't so good though. And yes, 52mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I've one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250946822155 which fits better than the hub nut spanner ....... and is still pretty cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eds Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I bought a posh 52mm socket specially for hub nuts but it turned out not to be deep enough so make sure you check before buy. I think mine was a laser one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Box sockets are cheap and decent for the amount of times you should be usning it. - but if you;re really stuck the dreaded cold chisel and hammer can come in handy... And welcome to the forum Mav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 52mm... and a proper socket is FAR nicer to use than a box spanner. Make sure its a deep one as my normal one doesn't get full purchase on the inner nut. Planning to take a bit out the middle with the lathe at some point which should help matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 52mm... and a proper socket is FAR nicer to use than a box spanner. Make sure its a deep one as my normal one doesn't get full purchase on the inner nut. Planning to take a bit out the middle with the lathe at some point which should help matters. Not in my opinion. I need a jack to hold a socket that size in position. You can't get a proper feel for the bearing with a bar. The "tin" socket is the way to go. Buy the way. Is is actually a TWO inch AF socket bercause the threads are, or were, Whitworth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I would not use a box spanner unless I really had to, the socket is a much more secure way to do it, and many less scagged knuckles! Also, if the nut has been chiselled before, the socket will tap on, the box spanner will probably get mullered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricky tango Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Having used both I agree a socket is nicer , more control when torquing down the second locknnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 How do you set the bearings. AHH Yes the modern way with a torque wrench and a Dti..... Why do you get your knuckles scraped ? Why do you need more control when locking the lock nut or do you like those who don't know lean on a two foot breaker bar ? If the nut has been chiselled by an IDIOT then throw it away. If can't be bothered, botching again, to foit a new lock washer then you deserve to wrap your knuckles as that's the best way NOT to set the bearings. So let me ask you a question How often do you actually check and re-pack the grease in youir bearings. Let me think on that. When you feel like it, or when the bearing is shot ? Or like me. After each time I've been wading. Every 6,000 service. Maybe, just maybe that's why I don't see wheel bearing problems. Now I don't use a socket. I don't use a box spanner I use water pump pliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Getting the nut undone in the first place can be the tough bit, if using a box then I have slipped with the box spanner plenty of time,s then I bought a socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Getting the nut undone in the first place can be the tough bit, if using a box then I have slipped with the box spanner plenty of time,s then I bought a socket. Ditto, had one that the box spanner just distorted and turned on without undoing ..... socket opened it without a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currymunster Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Thanks everyone for all the replies. I,ve stumped for a box spanner - money more than anything. Just need it back on the road so I can sell my Transit which broke down today (Knackered Turbo) The 95 110 CSW 300Tdi is coming on So far for the MOT I've : Replaced windscreen 3 new track rod ends new drop arm ball joint new steering box New lower U/J on steering shaft Welded hoop end of steering damper to fix new wiper blades Made a new bracket for brake T peice thats bolted to rear diff welded new M5 bolts to rear axle for brake pipe p clips to fix on new rear crossmember Fabricated rear chassis upto antiroll bar mounts fixed hole in fuel tank new spill return plate on tank new sender unit (broke it when dropping tank for crossmember) New anti roll bar ball joints and bushes New bush brackets I think thats all I've done Still to do Front discs and pads Tracking weld front dumb iron weld and plate both bulkhead outriggers N/s bottom only O/s ??????? Weld fix exhaust Only bought it last May - already off road then for three months for new clutch and gearbox rebuild and new transfer box oh and gearbox crossmember which is really hard to find for a 300tdi 110 csw. Keep smiling - I'll get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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