Granada rear hub carrier mounting bolt size

[James Harvey]

Hi

Does anyone know what size the 4 mounting bolts are for the granada rear hub carriers please?

I believe they are M10, but not sure if it's a standard or fine thread?

Also, given nylocs aren't used, I'm guessing it would be a good idea to use some threadlock?

Cheers
James

 

[Mike Pass]

Hi James,
Without taking the car apart here is the best I can come up with. I have measured the holes in the hub carrier which hold the carrier to the upright. They measure 10.63mm 0.419". According to my Zeus thread chart the clearance hole for 10mm bolts is 10.2mm. However the Ford bolts seem to have a thicker part of the bolt shank to centralise them.
Many of these parts for Granada Mk3/Scorpio are getting a bit rare but many are common to the Sierra. Look for breakers on Ebay or locally but they are thin on the ground now.
Here is a link to similar on Ebay
Genuine Ford Rear Hub, Bearing Bolts x 4 Sierra,Escort,Kit car, RS, Cosworth | eBay
You could ask them if they are suitable or indeed what the thread size is.
If I remember correctly they have a sort of sticky blue Ford thread lock gunk on them.

As an aside the big nuts which hold the hubs together are handed and must be replaced with new if removed as the they are a kind of nylock nut. They also need to be tightened very tight to 200 ft lbs which can only be done with the wheel on the ground. I use a big 3/4" torque wrench to do this. I will look up the nut and socket size if you need it.

Cheers
Mike

 

[Frank Catt]

James, if you are real stuck I have them, Frank

 

[James Harvey]

Thanks for that Mike - it does help. I didn't appreciate the shank would be a little wider - you can just about make that out in the ebay photos.

Cheers Frank - I'll try and source some locally, but may be in touch!

Thanks for your help chaps

James