AA dual wheel removal?

[old31]

I have removed the outer wheel from the AA, but how do you remove the inner wheel of a dual wheel truck? Do the studs get removed, or does the wheel and drum get removed as one?

I am looking to remove the drum to work on the brakes.

[Neil Wilson]

Your photo is showing the inner wheel nut (inner lug nut) not the wheel stud. You need to remove the inner wheel nut to remove the inner dual wheel.

[Bob C]

Interesting inner wheel , looks like these.

[old31]

Yes I had not noticed that before. My right studs are labeled r. So I’m guessing to remove them I would turn them to the right?

The inner wheel stud on the left are labeled L. So I am guessing that turning left will remove them?

Also, being a square stud is there a special socket or tool that used to remove them?

[Bob C]

Amazon has one that does inner and outer. https://www.amazon.com/Budd-Impact-S.../dp/B07B6DCT63


You can also find one like in the picture that came with the truck.

[Patrick L.]

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Generally when there is left hand threads they are marked as such, same with right hand threads.
When something is stamped with the L that means left hand thread, or, lefty tighty righty loosey.

In this instance the right hand thread [ righty tighty, lefty loosey][ marked R ] is on the right side of the vehicle. Therefore, left hand thread [ when marked L ] is on the left side. This done at times to prevent lugs from loosening.

[old31]

Originally Posted by Bob C

Amazon has one that does inner and outer. https://www.amazon.com/Budd-Impact-S.../dp/B07B6DCT63


You can also find one like in the picture that came with the truck.

Isn't that just a regular 3/4" socket? It says Budd socket, I am unfamiliar with that term.

[Bob C]

Originally Posted by old31

Isn't that just a regular 3/4" socket? It says Budd socket, I am unfamiliar with that term.

No. It's 1 1/2" hex and deeper past the hex part is the square for the
inside nut.

[51504bat]

Photos of the socket for both the lug nut and the stud

[old31]

OK I see now. Thanks.

[51504bat]

After you get the socket you'll need one of these for by the side of the road tire changes. Photo isn't mine but I do have one just like it (shameless plug) that I never use anymore since I sold my '40 1 1/2 ton. PM me if interested.