Hub nut
 

My RR wheel hub will wobble up and down, and I've determined that the "hub nut" that tightens the hub/bearings/races simply needs to be tightened to pull everything together. I called a dealership to ask about the tool to tighten this nut, and the guy said it was about $300-350 bucks!
How do yall tighten up this nut without said tool? A screwdriver/hammer situation in the recesses?
Jimmy

Pic with this thread, post 11
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/113644-w123-axle-shaft-problems.html

Have you checked with www.samstagsales.com to see how much the actual tool will cost? Sounds as if they feel there may be parts that need replacing. I haven't dived into the rear hubs so I can't be of much help there. Maybe someone here has.

Take a look at this thread.. A forum member "Lars" did his with a tool he bought from ZDMak for $25 and a little trimming on a lathe. If you don't have a lathe perhaps a local machine shop could trim it for you.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/93442-successfully-replaced-rear-wheel-bearings.html?highlight=rear+bearing+socket