Best tools for hub assembly removal?

**TronCarter** · 08-03-2009

I need to replace a front wheel hub assembly on my '02 GTP. I am cool with the 36mm nut, brake caliper and bracket, and of course the wheel, but what is the best way to attack the three, almost impossible to get at, 13mm bolts that hold the hub assembly on? Impact wrench? 6-point sockets? Can you get a 1/2" drive socket in there? Any help or tips appreciated.

Tron

**trenaro** · 08-03-2009

It's a little tight, but you can get them off with a 3/8" drive and 6 pt. Do a search, theres a couple of how-to's in here. It's actually a easy job.

**nickbuol** · 08-03-2009

I need to do this as well on my 2000 GTP, but haven't started researching it yet. I've seen some "how to" posts online with pictures and video that make it seem really straightforward and pretty easy.

**minichopper6hp** · 08-03-2009

The fronts, like he said with a 13mm socket, you just take off the hub nut, then take out the 4 hub bolts from the back, disconnect the abs sensor and pull it off. Its the easiest way to get it done.

**TheOtherNick** · 08-03-2009

Need a BFH if the hub is seized to the axle.

**speedemongtp** · 08-03-2009

They said it all. Its really a fairly simple task. u will also want a torque wrench to torque the axle nut back on when ur done. I dont remeber the number right off or id tell u the torque it needs to be at.