rear hub nut

[Matt Tomkins]

right, to be sure before i give wrong advice. when removing the right hand rear hub nut, am i correct in thinking that it's a left handed thread -- i.e lefty tighty?
I know the theory that whren i forward motion, tightens up, but not sure enough of myself. advice greatly appreciated

[Declan_Burns]

Matt,
Right hub right hand thread, left hub left hand thread.
If you have to replace them beware-the new 46mm nuts on the market are rubbish-badly cut threads!
Regards
Declan

[bethfewster]

Declan, Matt was asking on my behalf, i'm having to replace the driver's side rear wheel bearing...right hand side/drivers side, so is it normal right hand thread/lefty loosy.....or is it left handed thread/left tighty? Just double checking cos it's getting confusing

[ampwhu]

think of it like this............ turn the nut towards the front of the car to tighten it. it's the same principle for both sides.

[bmcecosse]

So it is a perfectly normal RIGHT HAND thread...... Unusual to have to renew a rear wheel bearing....what happened to it?

[bethfewster]

it's just progressive wear, old age is starting to show and i'm very sure it will fail soon so i want to replace it before it causes any more damage. It's also affected the oil seal because i have oil all over the inside of my brake drum, making that brake pretty useless

[bmcecosse]

Hmmm -well, good luck with it! It's not a difficult job.

[drivewasher]

The saying goes for a normal right handed thread as my wife told me. "lefty-loosey, righty-tighty" Which strangley enough makes sence to me

[bethfewster]

Thank you!