Need Isuzu Hub Nut Tool

[kpaske]

Thanks for the suggestions johnny, but as I mentioned in my original post, those part numbers are discontinued, and I really don't have any grinding tools so I'm looking for an alternate solution!

I'd hate to have to bring it in to the dealership for service after all these years...

[Ruflyf]

have you tried Autozone or Advanced Auto's selection of free tool rentals?

[Tone]

You don't need the socket and the one listed in that article is incorrect. The more difficult task is removing the 3 phillips screws that keep that nut from spinning. Take the correct size phillip screwdriver and then strike with a hammer will make them come out easily without stripping the heads which is common.


The round 'nut' has a number of holes in it for tightening/alignment and if you put the edge of a screwdriver in one and tap lightly with a hammer it will loosen easily. .

[johnnyapollo]

Like Tone says, the hard part is in getting those screws off without stripping the heads. I like to have some of the screws as back-ups, along with an easy out just-in-case. The Isuzu and Napa part numbers in that article are no longer valid. You can buy the Ford hub tool at Advance Auto Parts for $9.98 and grind off two nubs, plus slightly modifying the two remaining numbs as indicated. The correct part number is T72048 Ampro 4WD 4-Prong Locknut Socket:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...tnumber=T72048

The screw sizes are: "Machine screw flat - Phillips 4mm x 8mm" and can be found at Home Depot

-- John

[mbeach]

Also, follow the article's suggestion to go out and buy some replacement phillips screws before you take anything apart. Even if you do everything correct, you will most likely trash the heads on these guys, making them useless to reinstall. That lockring can also be tapped left and right as Tone mentioned -this makes it a *little* easier to remove those 3 screws. Next time I do this, the replacements will have slotted heads -this should make it that much easier to tap out the in the future.

As for the hubnut, seriously, go buy the Ford part and file down the "nubs". A hacksaw and a file will do it easily.

[kpaske]

Thanks for the advice about the hub flange screws, but I already got past that point - I did strip a few of them, and even had to drill a couple out, but fortunately I had already read the planet isuzu article and bought some spares.

However, from your description, Tone, it sounds like maybe I was trying to loosen the wrong part. I thought what needed to be removed was that large inner ring that sticks out about a 1/4 inch and has two large slots. It's the threaded piece that the hub nut flange actually slides onto. Is this not the right part? I tapped on that thing with a screwdriver and hammer a bunch of times and it didn't budge. If this part should be easy to remove, I must be looking at the wrong thing.

[Tone]

It's the round nut with all the holes in it that you took the screws out of. Lefty loosey......

[kpaske]

OK, no wonder it wouldn't come off. I'll try again tonight or tomorrow and let you guys know how it goes! Thanks...

[Ldub]

It's the round nut with all the holes in it that you took the screws out of. Lefty loosey......

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.