Wheel hub

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kleaky88

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303 posts

232 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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Need to change the wheel bearing on an 88 mini flame. Have removed the split pin from the hub nut. What size socket is needed for this nut? And any tips on removing it, cos I know they can be buggers to remove.

kleaky88

Original Poster:

303 posts

232 months

Thursday 24th February 2005
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Went like clockwork. The hub came off very easily. Took the old taper bearings out only to see that the previous owner had butchered the inside of the hub, so that will need changing at some point. As for the bearings they drifted out alot easier than I first thought and the new bearings and seals slid in straight and without too much hassle. Put it all back on and had it done in an evening. It went as well as you could imagine and we had alot of fun doing it. The car went in next day and passed its mot. Not too bad really it only needed new ball joints and bearings on that wheel to stop the very excessive play that it failed on in the first place. Now thinking about wax oiling the underneath etc. Its a rolling project - solid car but needs alot of tlc. Thanks for asking