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Rear axle - size of large nut
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:44 pm
by Andyhereford
I need to replace rear axle seals due to oil leaking into brake drum. Can anybody tell me the size of the socket that I will need to undo the large nut. Many thanks.
Re: Rear axle - size of large nut
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:54 pm
by philthehill
1 7/8" A/F.
If you look at the start of the mechanical section the majority (including the hub nut) of nut/bolt/thread are posted in the chart(s) shown.
Re: Rear axle - size of large nut
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:28 pm
by alanworland
It's not the sort of thing you use every day but I did purchase a socket for this but, I seem to remember turning the chamfer off the end to fit the shallow but better.
If your anywhere near me (Southend, Essex) your welcome to borrow it.
Alan
Re: Rear axle - size of large nut
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 8:03 am
by mobylette
I bought one of these on ebay, makes the job so easy
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MINOR ... SwhZ5bh865:
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Re: Rear axle - size of large nut
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:40 am
by Andyhereford
Thanks for your help. I think that I have found a suitable spanner on e bay. Just waiting for it to arrive so I can get on.
Re: Rear axle - size of large nut
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:28 pm
by jagnut66
I bought one of these on ebay, makes the job so easy
I have one of these also (though acquired from Bull Motif before they stopped selling Minor parts) and can second the recommendation and statement about how much easier they make the job of removing these nuts.
Best wishes,
Mike.
Re: Rear axle - size of large nut
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 4:13 pm
by Matt
When did bull motif drop out?
Re: Rear axle - size of large nut
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 4:31 pm
by philthehill
Bull Motif sold their Minor business to ESM in the Autumn of 2019.
They are still in business and are concentrating on the A35 and classic Mini side of things.
https://www.austina30a35parts.co.uk/
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/downl ... 19_jpg.jpg
To read about the purchase read the link above. Click on any part of the Autumn news letter and scroll up to find the statement from ESM.
