Need Isuzu Hub Nut Tool

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

When I did mine I used an impact driver and removed all screws with no damage...but, since I had bought new ones from Home Depot, I replaced all of them anyways and kept the originals. I bought the impact driver from Advance Auto. I also bought the hub removal tool you inquired about from here:

http://www.etoolcart.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=6804

[kpaske]

Well, I'm getting ready to attempt my bearing install again, without the tool, but hopefully this time I'll get it right. I've since gone back and studied the manual a little more thoroughly, and I think I understand my error now. Anyways, thanks Jolly Roger for the link to that tool. If all else fails at least I won't have to bring it back to the dealership! (It's been at the dealership once in 7 years, which was just last week to diagnose the ABS light)

[mbeach]

RIGHTY TIGHTY... has anyone ever posted how you know when it's tight enough upon re-assembly??? I've read a number of these threads & don't recall ever seeing a definitive answer.
I'm really curious to see if i'm doing it right.

Are you referring to the procedure for setting bearing pre-load?

It involves a specialized tool (or an accurate fish scale) -it's in the maintenance CD.

[Tobert]

I need to do that. Last time I had mine apart, I just felt it by hand. I know that's no good but I'm due for rotors soon anyways. I didn't want to invest the extra $$ into the VX until I had the major drivetrain bugs worked out.

The Autozone by me has that Ford socket hanging in the tool section. I'm also considering taking a cheapie socket and welding some bolts to the side of it to be cheap.

[kpaske]

Wow, those hub nuts actually came off fairly easily just using a screwdriver and hammer to spin them around. Now she's riding on a brand new set of bearings and freshly turned rotors. Thanks to all for your help and suggestions.

[climbcovey]

glad we could help!!