Front hub nut size

[bryan413]

Is it 36 or 46mm? Holding the bearing on the spindle.

[tiFreak]

biggest ones I've ever seen are 36mm, not sure about the ti specifically but I'm guessing it's 36mm

[bryan413]

Alright thanks. Gotta grab it from the snapon guy tuesday.

[projekt EPiK]

if you dont want to wait for snapon i bought mine at the parts store for less than $20.00 and have used it for years.. napa, advance auto, autozone..etc.

[bryan413]

Alright Ill check them out.

[bryan413]

Actually according to PelicanParts and BavAuto its 46mm.

[projekt EPiK]

wow, thats a big socket. i'll have to pick up one to add to the collection, just in case.

[tiFreak]

damn, the hub nut socket set I have at work only goes up to 36mm

[projekt EPiK]

just in case, divide 46mm by 25.4 and you will have the standard size socket. or the closest thing to it.

[bryan413]

Yea the snapon guy cant even order one. Prob gonna get it from Grainger. Proto tools are great.

[projekt EPiK]

sears probably has the standard equivalent socket, just call

46mm/ 25.4mm per inch = 1.811" so probably about 1 7/8", or 1 3/4"

[dave45056]

Actually you will want 1.13/16". 1.7/8 is too big. I bought one when I did my front wheel bearings at Autozone (I think) for around $20.

oops just saw the date of this thread. Hope you got this done already Bryan413.

[6speed ti]

Yes it is a 46MM socket that you need.
I did my front bearings a while ago and they came off fairly easy. You need an impact to crack the nut free. Install a NEW nut (31 21 1 128 336 ) since the new nut is also a lock. You need to chisel the end the nut lip into the slot on the spindle. You can see this on the old one before you remove it. The installation torque is 290 Nm. or 214 Ft. Lbs of torque. Proper torque is critical. If you do not have a torque wrench with this setting then borrow, rent or buy one. DO NOT reuse the old nut. Trust me on this one.