Socket Size ?

Ghostcloak · Post by **Ghostcloak** » July 1st, 2009, 9:26 am

Does anyone know what size socket I need to remove the center nut holding holding the hub on to the spindle (steering nuckle)?

Thanks

muttpower · Post by **muttpower** » July 1st, 2009, 10:03 am

errrr...couldn't you just measure it?????? Would probably be much quicker than waiting for a response from this topic

Ghostcloak · Post by **Ghostcloak** » July 1st, 2009, 10:08 am

Lol. I was hoping to find out while at work today. My other 2 cars are in the body shop and the MX-3 is sitting on jack stands. And on top of that, I just moved so I don't have any of my socket tools around >_<

Well, how about this, does anyone know how much to torque it down to?

That would be helpful.

Inodoro Pereyra · Post by **Inodoro Pereyra** » July 1st, 2009, 4:13 pm

It's a 32 mm. Make sure you get a 6 point impact socket. I know they're more expensive than regular sockets, but, believe me, those nuts are torqued to about 175 lbs/ft, and they get pretty tight. You will have a very hard time trying to get them out manually (been there), and you'll end borrowing an impact wrench.

Ghostcloak · Post by **Ghostcloak** » July 2nd, 2009, 1:37 am

^ Thank you

Much appreciated

Inodoro Pereyra · Post by **Inodoro Pereyra** » July 2nd, 2009, 8:44 pm

You're welcome.

Don't forget to crush the sleeve when you reinstall the nut. Otherwise, you may lose the wheel.
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