Hub Nut Size

liamcafs · Dec 5th, 2017, 22:15

Anyone happen to know the hub nut size off the top of their head??
Need to make sure I have the right sockets for the weekend.

liamcafs · Dec 6th, 2017, 13:13

Bit of googling indicates its 24mm.

rustytoba · Dec 6th, 2017, 23:30

Not sure if it changed through the years but I use a 27mm socket.

Scott

liamcafs · Dec 7th, 2017, 08:49

mmm.....I have both a 24 and a 27 so thats a good start. I'll post back with what it is.

Antz · Dec 7th, 2017, 08:58

Hub nut? The one thats just a castle nut with a split pin on the front struts? I just knock the split pin out and the nuts undoes by hand. Don't even need a socket.

liamcafs · Dec 7th, 2017, 09:00

Yes i'd read that too Antz, I have the sockets but hopefully won't need them

Clifford Pope · Dec 7th, 2017, 09:45

I agree. It's pointless using a socket because then you can't see to align the holes to put the pin in.
If the nut is bit tight for the fingers use an adjustable wrench or a spanner.

Derek UK · Dec 9th, 2017, 12:38

When fitting the nut, turn the hub in the forward direction of travel and at the same time tighten the nut to 50lbs/ft. Unscrew the nut one third of a turn and insert a new split pin.
Tightening sets the bearings and loosening sets the clearance. Result a slightly slack nut when you come to remove it.

liamcafs · Dec 9th, 2017, 19:30

It turned out to be a 27mm nut. My haynes book said to tighten to 12 ftlbs whilst turning the hub. Then tighten to 20ftlbs and then back off 1/4 turn which is what i did.

Went for a drive it seemed ok. I need to tear it down again tomorrow anyway as i couldn't find my bloody box of split pins and i need to replace the one i reused.

Derek UK · Dec 9th, 2017, 20:02

Interesting as I copied my instruction out of the early greeeny coloured Haynes. I have the later maroon one too but didn't check that. Perhaps you used that one. Not much difference between the two.

The 27mm socket fits the steering wheel nut too so useful to have.

Dec 5th, 2017, 22:15	#1
liamcafs Member Last Online: Oct 13th, 2021 16:10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Milford Haven	Hub Nut Size Anyone happen to know the hub nut size off the top of their head?? Need to make sure I have the right sockets for the weekend. __________________ '95 960 RWD 105k miles (Donor Vehicle) '87 240 RWD 92k miles '02 S40 FWD 100k miles '99 V70 AWD 155k miles SOLD Link to my 240 Engine Swap Build Thread

Dec 6th, 2017, 13:13	#2
liamcafs Member Last Online: Oct 13th, 2021 16:10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Milford Haven	Bit of googling indicates its 24mm. __________________ '95 960 RWD 105k miles (Donor Vehicle) '87 240 RWD 92k miles '02 S40 FWD 100k miles '99 V70 AWD 155k miles SOLD Link to my 240 Engine Swap Build Thread Last edited by liamcafs; Dec 6th, 2017 at 13:25.

Dec 7th, 2017, 08:49	#4
liamcafs Member Last Online: Oct 13th, 2021 16:10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Milford Haven	mmm.....I have both a 24 and a 27 so thats a good start. I'll post back with what it is. __________________ '95 960 RWD 105k miles (Donor Vehicle) '87 240 RWD 92k miles '02 S40 FWD 100k miles '99 V70 AWD 155k miles SOLD Link to my 240 Engine Swap Build Thread

Dec 7th, 2017, 08:58	#5
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Hub nut? The one thats just a castle nut with a split pin on the front struts? I just knock the split pin out and the nuts undoes by hand. Don't even need a socket. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Dec 7th, 2017, 09:00	#6
liamcafs Member Last Online: Oct 13th, 2021 16:10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Milford Haven	Yes i'd read that too Antz, I have the sockets but hopefully won't need them __________________ '95 960 RWD 105k miles (Donor Vehicle) '87 240 RWD 92k miles '02 S40 FWD 100k miles '99 V70 AWD 155k miles SOLD Link to my 240 Engine Swap Build Thread

Dec 6th, 2017, 23:30	#3
rustytoba Master Member Last Online: Nov 24th, 2023 01:11 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glasgow	Not sure if it changed through the years but I use a 27mm socket. Scott

Dec 7th, 2017, 09:45	#7
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Today 08:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	I agree. It's pointless using a socket because then you can't see to align the holes to put the pin in. If the nut is bit tight for the fingers use an adjustable wrench or a spanner.

Dec 9th, 2017, 12:38	#8
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 11:36 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	When fitting the nut, turn the hub in the forward direction of travel and at the same time tighten the nut to 50lbs/ft. Unscrew the nut one third of a turn and insert a new split pin. Tightening sets the bearings and loosening sets the clearance. Result a slightly slack nut when you come to remove it.

Dec 9th, 2017, 19:30	#9
liamcafs Member Last Online: Oct 13th, 2021 16:10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Milford Haven	It turned out to be a 27mm nut. My haynes book said to tighten to 12 ftlbs whilst turning the hub. Then tighten to 20ftlbs and then back off 1/4 turn which is what i did. Went for a drive it seemed ok. I need to tear it down again tomorrow anyway as i couldn't find my bloody box of split pins and i need to replace the one i reused. __________________ '95 960 RWD 105k miles (Donor Vehicle) '87 240 RWD 92k miles '02 S40 FWD 100k miles '99 V70 AWD 155k miles SOLD Link to my 240 Engine Swap Build Thread

Dec 9th, 2017, 20:02	#10
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 11:36 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Interesting as I copied my instruction out of the early greeeny coloured Haynes. I have the later maroon one too but didn't check that. Perhaps you used that one. Not much difference between the two. The 27mm socket fits the steering wheel nut too so useful to have.

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