Need to change wheel bearing assembly

[mdm]

Is there a special tool required to remove the 36mm nut on the end of the axle? From what i can tell it by looking at it it shouldn't just want to make sure. Any special "look out for this" advice.

Any and all tips greatly aprreciated!

[ppav59]

If you don't have the socket, to to Autozone or Advance. You can rent it for free.

[yhockey]

Autozone's loan a tool program has the socket if you don't want to buy it. Pay a 15 buck deposit and get it all back when you bring it back. Good luck

[jonnythan]

Yup, you need the socket, which you can rent for "free".... but you also need a big honkin ratchet. Longer is better. Them things are hard to break free.

I had to use a 16 inch ratchet with a 2-foot iron pipe breaker bar attached.

[2K SE]

Loosen that 36 mm nut before you jack up the car.

[tenspeed]

Replace the black hub nut with a silver hub nut. The silver one needs less torque. You can buy it if it doesn't come with the hub.

Squirt all bolts with penetrating oil. Start squirting a day or two before disassembly.

[mdm]

Thanks this is what i expected just wanted to be sure

[ssracer]

Leverage is your friend. I think the torque specs are like 250 ft lbs or something crazy like that.

[jonnythan]

My AllData says the new style nut gets 173 ft lbs, old style nut gets 284 ft lbs.

That's a lot. LOL

[Saved04GT]

Careful of your fender too :D

[tenspeed]

Careful of your fender too :D

Turn the wheels so your breaker bar swings away from the car.

Turn the wheels when replacing brake pads too. It give you more clearance.

[AeR0]

curious as to what hubs are you using?