Dismantling rear suspension

[Shaun_E]

In the process of stripping my car and will soon be taking the rear suspension off. My question is: will I need the 41mm socket for the hub nut or can I take the whole rear axle off without removing the hubs?

Reason for asking is that I haven't been able to source the socket.

 

Yellow SL #32

[F355GTS]

Shaun

 

no you don't have ot take it off

 

easiest way is

 

remove A frame

 

undo and remove the Brake Calipers, disconnect brake lines and remove from dedion tube inc t piece

 

undo 4 rearmost nuts/bolts holding dedion ears to tube and remove the driveshafts/ hub assemblies complete (put a tray under diff, some oil may come out)

 

Disconnect anti roll bar

 

Undo watts link (noting which way up the centre join is etc)

 

undo lower damper bolts

 

remove dedion tube

 

If you ever need a socket I've got one

 

Mark

[Shaun_E]

Mark,

Thanks a lot - that all makes sense. If I have to take the hubs off for some other reason then I'll take you up on your offer.

Shaun

 

Yellow SL #32

[Joe 90]

Shaun,

If you need big sockets, I've got a set.

 

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[Shaun_E]

Cheers Oliver.

 

Yellow SL #32