Hub nut?

[kotlewski69]

Anyone know the size of the hub nut on a fabia vrs? The biggest one I have is 32mm and its nowhere near the right size!

[iSamage]

I believe I'd be right in saying 38mm? Pretty sure it is. Guys correct me if i'm wrong

[hockeylad72]

Both wrong, 36mm bi hex

[iSamage]

Both wrong, 36mm bi hex

That's weird because I just looked at the socket I used two weeks ago and it's 38!

[softscoop]

It's a 36mm 12 sided hex drive socket you need.

Get a new nut as well as they're not reusable.

http://www.toolbuddy.co.uk/36mm-12pt-deep-impact-socket-12-drive-hub-nuts-audi-vw-bmw-fiat-ft636-769-p.asp

[TeflonTom]

yes they are 32mm 12 sided, they are about £7 from the skoda dealer... as above dont re-use them, i've tried using them again before and they just come loose, the official engineering specificiation for the nut is what's known as 'FT' or 300nM if you are so inclined

[softscoop]

yes they are 32mm 12 sided, they are about £7 from the skoda dealer... as above dont re-use them, i've tried using them again before and they just come loose, the official engineering specificiation for the nut is what's known as 'FT' or 300nM if you are so inclined

I thought that the hub nut was 50NM and 1/8 turn.

Should be tightened up with the weight on the wheels.

[hockeylad72]

As above available from dealerships part no T10125

[TeflonTom]

I thought that the hub nut was 50NM and 1/8 turn.

Should be tightened up with the weight on the wheels.

yes you are quite right, i was thinking of the octavia... of course the fabia has a hub flange and bearing integrated in one unit which is totally different..

[kotlewski69]

well it ain't a 36.... deffo smaller!

[giandougl]

For a 2005 Fabia VRS as follows.

For information purposes only, the front hub nut is a different size to the rear hub nut..

You will need a thin walled socket such as the likes of the 'Laser' brand.

The ordinary socket cannot reach the base of the hub nut being a thicker walled socket.

I bought the set below.

The 36mm fits the front hub nut whereas the 32mm fits the rear hub nut.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LASER-4146-HUB-NUT-THIN-WALLED-IMPACT-SOCKET-30-32-36MM-/200413233682

[Tech1e]

There are two options for the front hub nut on the Fabia.

If you have an earlier model it has a 19mm hex (allen key) head. Later models have a 36mm 12 point nut (you need a thin wall socket to get in there as correctly stated above).

I have listed the tool in this thread.

http://www.briskoda....d-techie-alike/

The nut must be renewed and if you have the earlier type you should replace with a 12 point nut.

[kotlewski69]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330923758212?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

this is the socket i bought to do the job. It seems to catch the tips of the nut, but it just spins round

[Tech1e]

Probably to thick.

[giandougl]

As advised you need a thin walled socket, an ordinary socket is not any use, sorry.

[kotlewski69]

Anyone in the north of scotland got one i can borrow??? lol

Can't find one anywhere!!!!

[Tech1e]

You can order one from any VAG dealer and they aren't that expensive.

[kotlewski69]

Ordered that socket from a VAG dealer, got it yesterday, guess what... it doesn't fit!!! Someone take this car away before I burn the piece of ****!!

[Tech1e]

Can you take a photo of your hub nut please.

[trundlenut]

Can you take a photo of your hub nut please.

Oo er missus.

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[giandougl]

As requested 36mm Front Hub Nut...Picture attached....

Rear Hub nuts (two different sizes).

[rum4mo]

Maybe I've got this wrong, I'm thinking that Tech 1e knows exactly what these hub nuts look like, even in his sleep, what he would be asking for was "show us a picture of the hub nut on that car - the every one that is causing problems"!

[Tech1e]

Yes, I wanted to see if there was anything untoward with the hub/nut.

[rrjmaier]

Hello All,

 

Today when I changed my wheels to winter tyres, I disscovered to my surprise that the 12 point (36mm) hub nut was lying loose inside the hubcap.  

The nut is hollow and there is a thread on the inside

Now when I look at the other side of the car, I see that the central part of the nut is filled. 

However I cant find the part which goes inside the nut. 

 

I have the suitabel 36mm nut and can put everything back together temprarily (and get a new nut from the dealer) however, where or what is missing in the centre of that nut and where is that part ?

 

It cant have fallen out since the hubcap on the alloys kept the big 36mm safely captured. 

 

???????????????

Any suggestions??

 

Regards

Robert

[trundlenut]

Hello All,

 

Today when I changed my wheels to winter tyres, I disscovered to my surprise that the 12 point (36mm) hub nut was lying loose inside the hubcap.  

The nut is hollow and there is a thread on the inside

Now when I look at the other side of the car, I see that the central part of the nut is filled. 

However I cant find the part which goes inside the nut. 

 

I have the suitabel 36mm nut and can put everything back together temprarily (and get a new nut from the dealer) however, where or what is missing in the centre of that nut and where is that part ?

 

It cant have fallen out since the hubcap on the alloys kept the big 36mm safely captured. 

 

???????????????

Any suggestions??

 

Regards

Robert

 

Pictures?