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Post by Shane on May 28, 2016 11:57:40 GMT
Hello everyone, I went to remove the front wheel hubs today so that I could get the caliper cover off and look at fitting the front stays, but as with everything so far the MX5 is pushing back  It looks like I need a special tool to press the wheel hub off, is that right? I was hoping for a straight forward 29mm nut like the back, but i dont think im that lucky! ( Ignore the surface rust )  |
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Post by dietcoke on May 28, 2016 12:26:19 GMT
Take the cap off...
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Post by dietcoke on May 28, 2016 12:27:55 GMT
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Post by Shane on May 28, 2016 14:58:11 GMT
Haha, Brilliant, tried that but obviously didnt hit hard enough! The workshop manual can be a nightmare sometimes!
Cheers mate
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Post by Shane on May 28, 2016 15:01:35 GMT
And great website!
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Post by p5curly on May 28, 2016 16:51:07 GMT
If you can get to the bolts just rip it off you won't need it on the fronts
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Post by Shane on May 30, 2016 15:03:33 GMT
yep, just a cap, had to ruin it to get it off though
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Post by p5curly on May 30, 2016 15:11:13 GMT
New caps are a serviceable replacement just spray lots of wd40 on the shield plates you will not need the front plates only the rears
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Post by Fin on Aug 11, 2016 15:09:15 GMT
Hello everyone, I went to remove the front wheel hubs today so that I could get the caliper cover off and look at fitting the front stays, but as with everything so far the MX5 is pushing back It looks like I need a special tool to press the wheel hub off, is that right? I was hoping for a straight forward 29mm nut like the back, but i dont think im that lucky! ( Ignore the surface rust ) Hey Shane. I've just tried a 30mm socket on the rear hub nut, and it's too small. Seem to remember reading on here (somewhere) that the f/r were two different sizes? So I may need to get a 29mm for the front (wheels not yet off) and a 31/32 for the rear! Enthusiast's Manual just states 29 (or 1 1/8 AF). |
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Post by Shane on Aug 12, 2016 11:42:29 GMT
Thats spot on FIN, front is 29mm and rear is 32mm You dont have to remove the rear hub unless your planning a complete strip down and refurb, you can get the rear stays on with the hub in place (just about) TIP - if you are planning on removing the rear hub, loosen the bolt while the wheels are on and the car is on the floor, i found out the hard way that once it is on axel stands the hub just spins when trying to undo the nut lol |
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Post by Fin on Aug 12, 2016 12:28:35 GMT
Thanks for the tip Shane. Still struggling with the long lower control arm bolt, so took a break to take the prop shaft & PPF off the rear. Also drained the tranny & engine oil. Need some small victories sometimes Have a good weekend! |
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