brake rotors
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brake rotors
I'm trying to replace the brake rotors on my 92 f250.
I've pulled the inner hub out but I cant get the rotor/ hub to slide off.
I was told there is a spanner nut. Special socket needed. But none of the parts stores know what I'm looking for. So what is a spanner nut, what does it look like? and what do I need to take it off?
Thanks.
I've pulled the inner hub out but I cant get the rotor/ hub to slide off.
I was told there is a spanner nut. Special socket needed. But none of the parts stores know what I'm looking for. So what is a spanner nut, what does it look like? and what do I need to take it off?
Thanks.
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From: Sand Lake, MI
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Not the best way but in a pinch you can take a hammer and a fairly heavy bladed regular screw driver used as a drift to knock it loose and unscrew it, then remove the locking ring that is between them and then spin the inner nut out.
Not the best way but in a pinch you can take a hammer and a fairly heavy bladed regular screw driver used as a drift to knock it loose and unscrew it, then remove the locking ring that is between them and then spin the inner nut out.
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i may be wrong on this, but i think you're looking for a spindle nut socket. when i did my brake rotors on my f150 4x4, that's what i used to remove the hub/rotor assembly. i was able to use a loaner set of these sockets from the local auto store.
here's a thread that might be helpful.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...ut-socket.html
good luck!!
here's a thread that might be helpful.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...ut-socket.html
good luck!!
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These guys are correct. If you've got manual hubs you'll need a 4-prong spindle nut socket.
This is what the spindle nut looks like:
And here's what the socket looks like (or some variation of this):
You're going to have 2 spindle nuts sandwiching a lock ring inbetween them. I highly recommend getting one of these sockets versus pounding it out, the torque spec on the outer nut is something like 150 ft-lbs
Good luck brother.
This is what the spindle nut looks like:
And here's what the socket looks like (or some variation of this):
You're going to have 2 spindle nuts sandwiching a lock ring inbetween them. I highly recommend getting one of these sockets versus pounding it out, the torque spec on the outer nut is something like 150 ft-lbs
Good luck brother.
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Good picture Chris, note the little pin at the top on the nut shown. The nut with that little pin is the inner nut and the side with pin must face out, when you put the locking ring on it must fit with its flat tab in the recess on the spindle with the pin lining up with any hole in the lock ring. If the ring doesn't fit one way try flipping it over, you may have to slightly turn the inner nut to get in on right. Then you can tighten the outer nut against it, and yes as tight as you can get it.
Make sure you have this right or your wheel bearings will come loose. Not to fear though, you will see all this once you look knowing what to watch for.
And no, the hammer/screw driver method is not the best way and should only be done in a pinch.
Eventually like us, you'll have a small selection of special locknut sockets. I have 5 different ones bought over the years so far.
Make sure you have this right or your wheel bearings will come loose. Not to fear though, you will see all this once you look knowing what to watch for.
And no, the hammer/screw driver method is not the best way and should only be done in a pinch.
Eventually like us, you'll have a small selection of special locknut sockets. I have 5 different ones bought over the years so far.
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Get the special socket. They are not expensive. I think mine was around 25.00 or so. You will need it to torque the nuts back on. Chris is right, the outer nut should be torqued to 150ft lbs. Can't do that without the special socket. Just make sure you get the right one for your model year, etc as there are a couple of variations.
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