My first problem after a month of ownership

[Foggy32]

Hi,

Ive had the 182 around a month now and encountered my first problem, im 99% certain my drivers side rear wheel bearing is on its way out as i can hear a really loud "humming" noise when driving.
The problem doesnt stop there though.... I cant find my locking wheel nut anywhere, the nut is on the picture below and im wondering if its an original renault one? i dont have a code in my service manual or anything and want to avoid drilling it out to be honest


all help appreciated chaps as im really struggling

cheers

Gav

 

[daveski]

Looks like an original Renault one. Might be worth trying your local dealer as I'm sure I read somewhere that they often have spares.

 

[Stig182]

just take it to a garage, they'll have them off in 30 seconds a wheel, using a rac/aa spec impact driver and a bolt gripper. did a set yest that were completely seized on, 3 hits and spun them out with my fingers!

 

[yellow_chris]

ive had mine a week and need a new rear wheel bearing to! ...got a warranty with my car though so itl cover it.

 

[James105]

As said, your local dealer may well have a key to remove it. I know when I was involved with a Toyota dealership they had an official Toyota tool set of wheel bolt locking keys to match nearly every official set.

 

[bigrich690]

did you get this sorted in the end mate?

 

[MartinR]

ive had mine a week and need a new rear wheel bearing to! ...got a warranty with my car though so itl cover it.

Good luck with the warranty as its a wear 'n' tear part but you may get lucky

 

[bigrich690]

i just cant beleive that its on its way out so quickly, i only had them both changed on the last MOT in may, so since you bought it you must have done some megga millage?