DaveK 0 Posted May 21, 2006 im in the middle of taking the engine out the pug but i dont have 34 socket to take the hub nut off. can i take the driveshafts out without taking the hub off? even if i tie them up in the time being and take them out properly before fitting the new engine cheers dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rick03054 Posted May 21, 2006 What about taking them off attached to the hub? Take the hub off the strut/wishbone/track rod end and remove the lot as one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted May 21, 2006 (edited) What about taking them off attached to the hub? Take the hub off the strut/wishbone/track rod end and remove the lot as one. or even with the strut still attatched, but released from the top mountings? (actually think this will only work on the shorter shaft) Edited May 21, 2006 by steve@cornwall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveK 0 Posted May 21, 2006 thanks for the replys guys, ive stopped for the night so i think ill just buy a socket tomorrow morning is it deffinitely 34mm socket for the front hub yea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doughboy 0 Posted May 21, 2006 No. I've come across at least 2 different sizes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugpete1108 62 1 Cars Posted May 21, 2006 thanks for the replys guys, ive stopped for the night so i think ill just buy a socket tomorrow morning is it deffinitely 34mm socket for the front hub yea? i am sure there is two different sizes , a 32 and a 34 , mine was a 32 ( i think) glad to see you are gonna get a socket , i would've been a pain in the arse to do it the other way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rick03054 Posted May 21, 2006 AFAIK it's 35mm for 1.9 and 32mm?? for 1.6 Although as with all bolts on 205's I think there is some variation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugpete1108 62 1 Cars Posted May 21, 2006 AFAIK it's 35mm for 1.9 and 32mm?? for 1.6 Although as with all bolts on 205's I think there is some variation! yeah mine is a 1.6 and it was a 32 not sure about the rest tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveK 0 Posted May 21, 2006 doh, ill chance it and get a 34 then, cheers chaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rich_w 0 Posted May 21, 2006 I had a different sized one on my GKN driveshaft... And make sure you have a decent [length] breaker bar as well! They should be done up VERY tight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted May 21, 2006 doh, ill chance it and get a 34 then, cheers chaps 35mm is most likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fangio 1 Posted May 21, 2006 As Kieran states above Dave deffo 35 mm for 1.9. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveK 0 Posted May 21, 2006 ok 35 it is then thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted May 21, 2006 1.9 GTi with oe bolts should be 35mm but some replacement shafts come with 36mm ones afaik. Rear hub nuts are 32mm on all models. The front hub nuts on the base & 1.6 GTi is 30mm. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 16 Posted May 21, 2006 You can always leave the driveshaft in the hub and simply pop the wishbone out of bottom of the hub each side, but loosen the two 11mm nuts on the drivers side driveshaft and give it a sharp tap towards the drivers side wheel to loosen it and this should make sure you don't pull the CV joint apart where it comes out of the engine mount bracket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kate205gti 4 Posted May 21, 2006 30mm on my 1.6 and 36mm on my 1.9 (good job really as 35mm sockets seem to be extinct round here!) a bit of scaffold pole is the best friend u can have for these Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banjo 1 Posted May 22, 2006 30mm on my 1.6 and 36mm on my 1.9 (good job really as 35mm sockets seem to be extinct round here!) a bit of scaffold pole is the best friend u can have for these Or an airgun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
