The same happened to me a few weeks ago,changing a spring on wifes 53 plate Fiesta, bolt connecting strut to hub rounded so had to remove
strut/hub/wishbone, took 4 hours odd ! Driveshaft nut is stupid, mine fell apart, but had a spare Sierra rear nut so that is fitted as a temp, only
problem is Sierra nut is much bigger on outside so insufficient clearance to get socket in end of drive flange, so put thick washers behind.
I hate some Ford designs, dont know if they try to be too clever, or are just penny pinching, suspect the nuts & bolts are made or rubbish steel,
thats why they rust and a 12 point socket just rounds them off, got some hex sockets now !
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posted on 26/2/12 at 05:29 PM
so whats the consensus on this stupid drive shaft nut??
