Front Hub

Model:sprite
Year:1993
Description of problem (please be as in depth as possible):front hub removal



hi guys,
I need to remove the front hub to (try!) change the balljoints,
been looking in Haynes and gives basic instructions, just wondering if anybody has any tips for me before i start?
Or a guide would be even better lol

Cheers!

Have you got the correct tools is a good start.

scissor type balljoint splitter are good.
Correct size deep socket for the balljoints themselves.
torque wrench to put it all back together again ??

Have you got the correct tools is a good start.

scissor type balljoint splitter are good.
Correct size deep socket for the balljoints themselves.
torque wrench to put it all back together again ??

i dont have a balljoint splitter, heard a hammer works?! Maybe ill just buy a splitter 2moro then!
I also need to buy the deep socket, altho im not quite sure which size i need?
Yea i have a wrence.

http://www.minispare...=...NT 1.5

Thats the balljoint socket

plus the socket for the CV retaining nut 1 5/16" I think

thanks mate

rachet,long pry bar,9/16th socket, 1 5/16ths socket, 1 1/2 deep socket,11/16ths socket, plyers, ball joint splitter and a big bertha hammer. and air impact gun if handy haha

take the caliper off the disc with the rachet and 9/16ths socket hang up with wire
undo the top and bottom ball joint nuts with 11/16ths socket and rachet or air impact
undo the track rod end with 11/16th socket (or 16 or 17mm if aftermarket sometimes)
take the split pin out of the cv stub shaft and undo the 1 5/16ths nut (preferably with air impact its easier)
remove the disc and splashguard
split the top and bottom ball joint with splitter and romove track rod end.
use the pry bar to lift the top arm as you remove the hub.
take out hub and do your worst haha

i do a minimum of about 2 minis a week wanting balljoints so ive got it down to an art now time wise hahahaha

rachet,long pry bar,9/16th socket, 1 5/16ths socket, 1 1/2 deep socket,11/16ths socket, plyers, ball joint splitter and a big bertha hammer. and air impact gun if handy haha

take the caliper off the disc with the rachet and 9/16ths socket hang up with wire
undo the top and bottom ball joint nuts with 11/16ths socket and rachet or air impact
undo the track rod end with 11/16th socket (or 16 or 17mm if aftermarket sometimes)
take the split pin out of the cv stub shaft and undo the 1 5/16ths nut (preferably with air impact its easier)
remove the disc and splashguard
split the top and bottom ball joint with splitter and romove track rod end.
use the pry bar to lift the top arm as you remove the hub.
take out hub and do your worst haha

i do a minimum of about 2 minis a week wanting balljoints so ive got it down to an art now time wise hahahaha

excellent thanks!!

now i just need to go out and buy all those damn socket sizes that i dont have lol
might just be cheaper gettinh a mechanic to fix it!