Yet more issues...

[macca]

and maybe check wheel bearings,

If your doing the front bearing have a look at this,

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...-wheel-bearing

[Evo]

Yes, threedogs, that's the tool I'm wanting...

What meeting last night?

That's no good with the back Stropp.
Don't want you having a look if you aren't up to it mate.

I could probably manage if I could get my hands on one of those tools for a few hours...
Anyone have one I could borrow?

Evo

[Avo]

what size socket do you need,i could bring one up,,hey Evo i'll be in Bedfordale so I can come over sunday morning mate...no problem really..

[Avo]

just read through,the biggest one we got is a 50mm and a 2"

[lhurley]

You can get away with out using a tool. I don't have one nor do I plan on buying one. I use 2 long Allen keys or a punch if I have one handy. The screw ring (not sure what it's actually called) doesn't need to be super tight so it's fine to use a punch or something similar with a small amount of persuasion with a hammer.

I really do hope it's something easy that you can fix yourself. Not much beats that satisfaction. All the best bloke.

[Evo]

Thanks for the idea lhurley.

WA489 it's not a socket, it's the tool with the 2 pins for adjusting the bearing adjustment ring.
Thanks though.

See if I can get a look in the morning. Some prick broke my antenna in a shop car park so going to try fix that too...

Evo

[Evo]

And with the bearings, say I nip up where I have eliminated play but the lock ring holes don't line up, do I tighten the threaded ring to the next available hole or slacken off to the previous hole?

Evo

[macca]

If by tightening a small amount more I would head that way, if its not far the other way give that a go.

Personally using the correct tool causes the least problems, no damage, deformation of the holes or risk of a sliver of metal being dislodged.

At a pinch using two pin punches or even the blunt end of drill bits and a large screw driver to wind it up tight would be better than using a hammer and punch, but you have to use what you have.

Good luck.

[BigRAWesty]

I would add a little more load if the holes don't align.
Take your time make. It's very fascinating pulling the hubs apart, you'll be thinking "is that all that turns my wheels"...

[Evo]

Ok, gave it a go.
Ended up somehow slipping and ended up on my arse on the driveway, but that's another story...
Nipped both sides up, pretty much one hole tighter.
Not sure if it's just me, but I can't say I've noticed a difference...

Evo