I'm going to have to replace my rear brake rotors soon and will need to remove the rear hub on my DI....does anyone know the size socket I will need for the hub retainer nut ??
is it the same as the front wheel .....thanks for your input

 

I did all four on my 97 DI. All four are the same, I bought the adapter from Rover's North, it fits and works well, but there is no way to use it with a torque wrench.

If you already have a large socket you used on the front, you are set.

I think AB also has the same adapter as RN, don't remember the price.

 

Thanks ! I already have the socket for the frt...should be set

 

One thing I was not aware of when I did my first set, the rear grease seals that go behind the bearings. I had to reuse mine, but they were in good shape as were my bearings. I had purchased a new set of bearings, but originals were in great shape , so I cleaned them good and repacked with good grade of synthetic waterproof bearing grease using Saram Wrap loaded with a big glob of the bearing grease to pack in the cleaned bearing, This helps minimize the grease getting all over you.

I read later there is a double lipped real seal available that is supposed to be better than the stndard one. I think it came stock on the defender possibly?

My front bearinsg were still good as well, so I have an extra set of bearings for the spare parts kit I am building up. Never know when you may need a wheel bearing out on the trail or road. I also have spare lock washers and seals as well.

I did not like the fact that that adapter for the nut does not allow you to accurately measure the torque applied. It's a real guess. My cousin the consultant says " Tighten until it strips, then back it off a quarter turn"
Industry standard for Power Plant Maintenance. With my luck it usually just breaks right at the point you think it is almost tight enough.

 

Also note that the replacement axle nuts that AB sells are not the same size as the rover bolts.