Topic: front wheel hub mk1 xj (Read 6355 times)

Dave69 · « **on:** August 20, 2008, 06:00:23 PM »

i'm in the process of removing the front LHS UJ for service/replacement. The only issue is the removal of the wheel hub. The shaft locking nut was unervingly easy to remove but the three hub bolts look a bit siezed in place. being soaked with plus gas and brake fluid at the moment. the real question is.... the three bolts holding the hub on are a spline type. anyone know what size they are ? (spline socket and bolt thread) the downside is that the splines look a bit knackered so i'm expecting them to round off.

i might just end up cutting the heads off and replace with a new hub but the top bolt under the ball joint looks like it cold be fun in removing.

any tips greatfully taken, (dont want to go to cheapfest in a vitara)

Mike Pavelin · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:20:33 PM »

You need a double hexagon socket. Depending how rusty the heads are (give them a good wire brushing) I would try hammering a 1/2" one on first, normally a 13mm will do it but better to try the smaller one first if they're really bad. I actually had to use a 12mm on one the other day it was so rotten.

Dave69 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:36:03 PM »

thanks for that Mike

wirebrushing didn't improve the look, so it might be a case of hammering on the small socket

Bubba · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:44:48 PM »

a good twelve point 13mm socket or spanner will sort it

Dave69 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2008, 07:15:21 PM »

Quote from: "V8 Bubba"

a good twelve point 13mm socket or spanner will sort it

can i blame you now if they strip

Bubba · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2008, 07:40:18 PM »

no cos i will say you used a crap tool

Dave69 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2008, 08:52:30 PM »

I'll have to dig out the facom sockets then at least they stand a good chance of staying in one piece. Dont think i'll use ting sorry teng cr@p

Bubba · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2008, 09:18:45 PM »

facom wont work they are french

daggie · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2008, 05:28:44 AM »

:lol:

Dave69 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2008, 05:40:50 PM »

Quote from: "V8 Bubba"

facom wont work they are french

thats why i cant find it. it must have gone on strike over conditions

greggmo · « **Reply #10 on:** August 21, 2008, 11:01:01 PM »

:lol:

Bubba · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2008, 05:57:10 PM »

maybe they just surrendered

Dave69 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2008, 08:59:30 PM »

i take my hat of to you Bubba knocked on a 1/2" multi spline and set to with the 1/2" breaker bar and the damm bolts came out, i was surprised.

getting the hub off via the haynes manual didn't work, well i stopped before damage was done and used a puller, haynes manual ignore it and use common sense. axle is now with the local garage getting the new uj pressed in so it should be nice and ready for cheapfest

Bubba · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2008, 11:09:26 AM »

you did all that just to hand the job on to a garage ?
endeavor 6pts
artistic content 4pts
imagination 1pt
french tools 0pt
:lol: :lol:

Dave69 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2008, 09:15:11 PM »

Quote from: "V8 Bubba"

you did all that just to hand the job on to a garage ?
endeavor 6pts
artistic content 4pts
imagination 1pt
french tools 0pt
:lol:

you've been watching too much of the olympics

Mike Pavelin · « **Reply #15 on:** August 24, 2008, 09:39:32 AM »

Press? what do you need a press for?

Dave69 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 24, 2008, 09:53:03 AM »

the uj looked well rusted into place and at the moment just didn't fancy the hassle and frustration of pushing the caps out so the local garage has the job for the price of a couple of beers

Dave69 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 29, 2008, 02:53:13 PM »

went to the garage to collect the uj, the sods hadn't done due to "being too busy" told them if it was on the car it would have been done.
took it home and did it myself with some basic tools 20 mins later ready to be fitted. Now fitted and works a treat but i now need to replace the top control arms as they seem to be clunking.
it's great fix one thing and find it's another that needs doing as well.

it's a good job i like jeeps !!!

greggmo · « **Reply #18 on:** August 29, 2008, 10:24:50 PM »

just tighten the hell out arms dave. 8-)

Dave69 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 29, 2008, 11:31:55 PM »

i could do that but you what it's like you only feel better when it's done right

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Mike Pavelin

Mike Pavelin