Patrol Front Hub Nut Tool

The Patrolman · 16-04-2015, 20:47

Has any one got one of these

The Patrolman · 16-04-2015, 20:48

Or one of these to make one of those

Barrbeast · 16-04-2015, 20:52

Yep, bought one back in November, great tool

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=23889

Does the Y60 not have a hexagonal lock nut though?

solarman216 · 16-04-2015, 21:35

tool not needed, just do them up till no play in bearing then add eighth to quarter turn to get pre load, no more than quarter and no less than eighth to get the screws to line up, simples, Rick

The Patrolman · 16-04-2015, 22:07

Rick, from what I have read you need to get quite a bit of force to seat the new bearing. i have the kit to do all 6 bearings and all the axel seals

the proper tool may be a bonus.

But if you reckon not then I will bow to your wisdom and give it a go

solarman216 · 16-04-2015, 22:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Patrolman

Rick, from what I have read you need to get quite a bit of force to seat the new bearing. i have the kit to do all 6 bearings and all the axel seals

the proper tool may be a bonus.

But if you reckon not then I will bow to your wisdom and give it a go

a good fitting rod in the bearing nut hole and a lever is more than adequate to give the required preload, as said quarter turn max, with the right tools I could get half turn or more but way too much,this does assume of course that you have seated the outer races hard against their stops, Rick

The Patrolman · 16-04-2015, 22:52

yes mate, the purpose of the tool was to make sure the new bearing was seated correctly.

The bearing and seal kit was £140 but probably only needed the axel oil seal and to tighten one of the bearings. But with the wheel spacers and the 37's I thought it best to do the lot

The front spacers needed a bit of a trim on the lathe to clear a notch on the hubs. but they allow the 37's to clear the front suspension arms quite nicely

Hopefully I will get the front spacers on theis weekend and either do the axel or the front wheel arches to match the rears.

Alex; Photos to follow

solarman216 · 16-04-2015, 23:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Patrolman

yes mate, the purpose of the tool was to make sure the new bearing was seated correctly

the pre load is not to seat the bearings but to as said apply the correct force to push the taper rollers together, Rick

16-04-2015, 21:35	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	tool not needed, just do them up till no play in bearing then add eighth to quarter turn to get pre load, no more than quarter and no less than eighth to get the screws to line up, simples, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

16-04-2015, 20:52	#3
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Yep, bought one back in November, great tool http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=23889 Does the Y60 not have a hexagonal lock nut though?

16-04-2015, 22:07	#5
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Rick, from what I have read you need to get quite a bit of force to seat the new bearing. i have the kit to do all 6 bearings and all the axel seals the proper tool may be a bonus. But if you reckon not then I will bow to your wisdom and give it a go

16-04-2015, 22:52	#7
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	yes mate, the purpose of the tool was to make sure the new bearing was seated correctly. The bearing and seal kit was £140 but probably only needed the axel oil seal and to tighten one of the bearings. But with the wheel spacers and the 37's I thought it best to do the lot The front spacers needed a bit of a trim on the lathe to clear a notch on the hubs. but they allow the 37's to clear the front suspension arms quite nicely Hopefully I will get the front spacers on theis weekend and either do the axel or the front wheel arches to match the rears. Alex; Photos to follow