I'm working on the front bearings, and the manual didn't list the size of the lock nuts on the CV axles and now I'm hunting for the 52mm socket so i can get them torqued to spec. anyone in the area know of a place that has them on hand everything is mail order and will take a week or more and i start a new job in 2 days and will need that truck for it. I'm in the North Richland Hills, TX area.
Sad part is even the discovery one mechanic at Autobahn doesn't have one.
The exact specs are

52mm or 2.048IN

Will
1998 Disco 1 LSE

 

You talking the big nut on the stub axle right?
Channel-Locks, turn until tight, back off 1/4 turn, lock it in place.
I dont know of any tech who specs those, its all done by feel.

 

I'm in the North Richland Hills area.


Is that the one north of Pittsburgh on Route 8? If you add the location and some other info on your profile page it will appear in every post and that makes it simpler to know where you are.

I used the adapter that RN and many others sell, but unfortunately that does not adapt to a torque wrench, so it is a SWAG process. If you are referring to the wheel bearings that is.

I have looked and have not seen any 52 MM sockets locally. Some of the places like NAPA can get one shipped to their stores pretty quickly IF they are even available to them.

 

Take the nut to NAPA and get the closest socket that fits. It doesn't have to be perfect as you're not applying that much force. Slap in on your wrench and torque to spec.

 

That is spec.

 

OTC 1976 Hex socket is 2 1/8" Probably the closest you will get to the right socket without going to LR. And it sells for around $100.
Amazon.com: OTC 1976 2-1/8" 6-Point Hexagon Truck Pinion Socket: Automotive

 

That's ridiculous, I'll send you mine as long as you promise to send it back. We can one day ship it or something idk. The option's there if you need it. PM me.

 

That it is, from what i have done, i just wanted to make sure they don't work loose or something

 

That's what the lock washer is for, you bend over a corner of the washer and it locks the nut in place, it will not work loose.

 

I'm with spike, Just saying. I got your PM and i'll run over to the local UPS or USPS and figure a quote for an overnight-er but I really would say save your money (you're going to need it in the long run owning a New-To-You-Rover) and just tighten the nut with channel locks and bend the tab over.