Well, I've got all the bits I need to replace my rubber boots. I've also got 2 brand new vented OE brake discs with all new oil seals, dust seals, pads, retaining pins, anti rattle plates etc,etc, all from Toyota. I was going to start the job today, but I've looked everywhere for the correct size socket for my hub nuts.
I called my mate at Toyota and he went into the workshops to see what the size was. He told me it's a 55mm socket that fits the hub nuts (but most threads on here mention a 54mm socket.)
In the end, I've ordered a 55mm Box Spanner which will arrive Monday. This looks just like the Land Rover aftermarket hub nut box spanners. This should do the job just fine. I've noticed an Australian aftermarket hub nut socket on ebay for a reasonable price, but it would take too long to reach me. I'm not going down the chisel and hammer route, as in my opinion, you can't seat the bearings in properly that way as your unable to tighten them up enough initially. I will see if I can take a photo diary when doing the job, so long as my phone doesn't get covered in grease.
I called my mate at Toyota and he went into the workshops to see what the size was. He told me it's a 55mm socket that fits the hub nuts (but most threads on here mention a 54mm socket.)
In the end, I've ordered a 55mm Box Spanner which will arrive Monday. This looks just like the Land Rover aftermarket hub nut box spanners. This should do the job just fine. I've noticed an Australian aftermarket hub nut socket on ebay for a reasonable price, but it would take too long to reach me. I'm not going down the chisel and hammer route, as in my opinion, you can't seat the bearings in properly that way as your unable to tighten them up enough initially. I will see if I can take a photo diary when doing the job, so long as my phone doesn't get covered in grease.
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