Rear Hub Nut Size ?

Sheraton · 8th February 2018, 14:15

How'do folks

I'm getting parts sorted to get a few wee jobs done

I have new rear backplate assemblies to fix my handbrake - I ordered new hub nuts and dust covers from Rimmers last night.

One question - what size socket is required for removal/installation of the Hub nut ? (32mm?)

Paul.

kelvo · 8th February 2018, 14:46

Think it might be 36mm. Might have an old one at home to check later.

chris75 · 8th February 2018, 14:49

It appears both sizes have been used , 32 and 36 mm !

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...t=hub+nut+size

sewerman · 8th February 2018, 17:13

Yep 32 and 36 if your getting a 36 be careful of the wall thickness though it won't fit inside the hub the lazer one was too big got one from Halford's guaranteed for life range which fits nice

kelvo · 8th February 2018, 17:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by sewerman

Yep 32 and 36 if your getting a 36 be careful of the wall thickness though it won't fit inside the hub the lazer one was too big got one from Halford's guaranteed for life range which fits nice

36mm on the old one I had at home. I think I used a standard 3/4" drive socket to remove it.

sewerman · 8th February 2018, 17:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelvo

36mm on the old one I had at home. I think I used a standard 3/4" drive socket to remove it.

Impact wrench 36mm have a thicker wall I think and don't fit in the hub as I found out to my cost as I brought one from our local car spares on a sunday as i haddnt got a 36mm socket to get the old obe off, then had to dash to Halford's with the hub on a Sunday to get one that fit !

Just saying to check your sockets will fit before you start 😊

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marinabrian · 8th February 2018, 17:37

The proper nut is 32mm AF, and 36mm ones will be aftermarket rubbish.

If ordering a CDU1534 from Rimmer Bros, you will receive a 32mm AF nut

Brian

Sheraton · 8th February 2018, 18:01

cheers for the replies folks

I ordered the Original Rover parts rather than aftermarket ones from Rimmers

I'm guessing the parts will arrive tomorrow so i'll check the size of what arrives - i'll assume the original parts are on the car

so hopefully won't require 2 socket sizes, it's a Good excuse to acquire more if i need the 2 anywho

ECP have a thin walled deep socket for this job - only in 36mm tho from what i found.

thanks for the heads up r.e Halfords - I'd rather a single hex pattern socket so i'll see what's on offer

Paul.

Mike Noc · 9th February 2018, 08:50

When changing both sides you can swap the original nuts over and then, unless you are unlucky, will have a fresh bit of the nut sidewall to stake in.

Sheraton · 9th February 2018, 11:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Noc

When changing both sides you can swap the original nuts over and then, unless you are unlucky, will have a fresh bit of the nut sidewall to stake in.

I've heard some folks say this is ok - I buy new bolts even when not really required, so for a Bolt that is not intended to be reusable

Paul.

8th February 2018, 14:15	#1
Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	Rear Hub Nut Size ? How'do folks I'm getting parts sorted to get a few wee jobs done I have new rear backplate assemblies to fix my handbrake - I ordered new hub nuts and dust covers from Rimmers last night. One question - what size socket is required for removal/installation of the Hub nut ? (32mm?) Paul.

8th February 2018, 14:49	#3
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	It appears both sizes have been used , 32 and 36 mm ! https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...t=hub+nut+size __________________ Who said it was simples ?

8th February 2018, 14:46	#2
kelvo Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 569 Thanks: 22 Thanked 163 Times in 135 Posts	Think it might be 36mm. Might have an old one at home to check later.

8th February 2018, 17:13	#4
sewerman Gets stuck in MG ZT+ CDTi Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 632 Thanks: 166 Thanked 264 Times in 154 Posts	Yep 32 and 36 if your getting a 36 be careful of the wall thickness though it won't fit inside the hub the lazer one was too big got one from Halford's guaranteed for life range which fits nice

8th February 2018, 17:37	#7
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	The proper nut is 32mm AF, and 36mm ones will be aftermarket rubbish. If ordering a CDU1534 from Rimmer Bros, you will receive a 32mm AF nut Brian

8th February 2018, 18:01	#8
Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	cheers for the replies folks I ordered the Original Rover parts rather than aftermarket ones from Rimmers I'm guessing the parts will arrive tomorrow so i'll check the size of what arrives - i'll assume the original parts are on the car so hopefully won't require 2 socket sizes, it's a Good excuse to acquire more if i need the 2 anywho ECP have a thin walled deep socket for this job - only in 36mm tho from what i found. thanks for the heads up r.e Halfords - I'd rather a single hex pattern socket so i'll see what's on offer Paul.

9th February 2018, 08:50	#9
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,557 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	When changing both sides you can swap the original nuts over and then, unless you are unlucky, will have a fresh bit of the nut sidewall to stake in.