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john alexander · Unread post by **john alexander** » 18 May 2006, 13:42

Hi there. I need to change a cv boot on my 1.9td xantia , is the driveshaft nut 35mm ad where do you get them. regards john.

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 18 May 2006, 14:10

Try this company.

http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PI ... chsq-Drive

Note at this size of socket they tend to be 3/4 inch drive.

Also this is an impact socket which will be stronger, and less liable to break.

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 18 May 2006, 14:14

Also the single hex internal design is better than a double hexagonal, when having to undo a very tight fixing.

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 18 May 2006, 14:21

Although having said that previous comment about drive size I have now found a 1/2 drive single hexagonal which is not an impact socket, but will fit on a normal 1/2 drive knuckle or "T" bar.

Here's the link to the supplier.

http://www.tooled-up.com/ManProduct.asp?PID=16146

Unread post by **RichardW** » 18 May 2006, 14:22

John,

Whereabouts are you? Someone might be able to lend you one. If you do buy, make sure you get a stout breaker bar as well....

Edit: I got mine from the local factors, a 1/2" drive 6 flat impact socket. No trouble getting a variety of nuts off with a 600mm breaker bar (supplemented with a bit of pipe sometimes - and a 15stone mechanic!)with this

BonceChops · Unread post by **BonceChops** » 18 May 2006, 14:47

35mm sounds like an odd size. Are you sure its not 36mm?

BonceChops · Unread post by **BonceChops** » 18 May 2006, 14:50

BonceChops wrote:35mm sounds like an odd size. Are you sure its not 36mm?

Ignore that fool above

I just checked mine and they are 35mm yes.

Kowalski · Unread post by **Kowalski** » 18 May 2006, 15:08

BonceChops wrote:35mm sounds like an odd size. Are you sure its not 36mm?

Its definately 35mm, 35mm isn't a common size, if you went and bought a 3/4" socket set, chances are that it wouldn't contain that size of socket most dont.

I've quite recently replaced a wheel bearing, the kit came with a couple of nuts, the one with the correct thread for my driveshafts had a 36mm nut rather than the 35mm that was originally on the car. Since the securing arrangement on the "new" nut wasn't the same as the old one, I put the old nut back on. You could imagine the nice suprise somebody would get if they found a 36mm nut where at 35mm nut should be, especially if they'd gone and bought a 35mm socket!

bxbodger · Unread post by **bxbodger** » 18 May 2006, 15:28

Most good spares shops sell these in half-inch drive off the shelf.

If you ask for a 35mm socket they'll look blankly at you-Just tell them you need the Peugeot/Citroen hubnut socket and they'll know what you mean !!

john alexander · Unread post by **john alexander** » 18 May 2006, 19:38

Thanks to all who replied, I found a supplier STILL TOOLS in livingston, but they needed 2 days to get it so I went to hal##### and bought a 36mm, it does the job and as they say up here. "It'll no eat a piece." Regional variations gratefully received Regards john.

Mandrake · Unread post by **Mandrake** » 18 May 2006, 20:51

Are we talking about the stub axle nut here ?

If so you really ought to be using a 3/4" drive socket, not a 1/2" drive. Yes you may get away with the 1/2" if you're lucky but you're just as likely to twist the bit off the end of the breaker bar, as this nut is done up to 232 lb/ft, and usually needs a LONG pipe slipped over the end of the breaker bar to get it undone...

Regards,
Simon

Kowalski · Unread post by **Kowalski** » 19 May 2006, 10:31

Mandrake wrote:Are we talking about the stub axle nut here ?

If so you really ought to be using a 3/4" drive socket, not a 1/2" drive. Yes you may get away with the 1/2" if you're lucky but you're just as likely to twist the bit off the end of the breaker bar, as this nut is done up to 232 lb/ft, and usually needs a LONG pipe slipped over the end of the breaker bar to get it undone...

Regards,
Simon

My Dad has several 1/2" 3/4" converters that he's managed to twist the ends off, none of them particularly cheap brands e.g. Britool etc. The maximum torque figure that they've got engraved on them is in the same sort of range as the figure Mandrake has given. That means that a 1/2" inch drive will be just enough to tighten the nut to the correct torque, removing it is a whole different matter...

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 19 May 2006, 15:31

The size of the bolt/nut hexagon usually indicates when you have to use the juicy tools.
I'd say the 24mm bolt/nut holding the rear swing arm is about maximum for standard ½" squaredrive tools. More than that - use 3/4" squaredrive tools.

ALWAYS spend the little extra cost getting hexagon "round-corner" sockets and spanners - if there still is a choise in your toolshop.

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 19 May 2006, 15:43

Hi AndersDK

I would agree with that, and that's why I went for the 3/4 drive in the first instance.

It's always best to use a tool that's up to the job than one which is at the limit of its ability to do the job.

It's best to be safe than sorry.

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