I have a 1999 XKR with a clunk from the rear. Fairly certain half shaft UJ at wheel end has failed. How easy is it to remove half shafts and are any special tools required?

 

I found that the nuts on the inboard side were very tight and tricky to get to due to the angles. I used a bit of heat to release them. They are a specialised crimp nut.

They are also the only imperial size nut on the car, but I cant remember the exact size right now.

 

The nuts are 11/16"

bob

 

Thanks, Bob.

I noticed some other nuts on my car seemed to work best with 11/16". I thought it was just me.

 

hello
are we talking about the 4 nuts that attach the half shaft to the differential? mine is missing one and i have been trying to figure out the diameter and thread pitch.
so far i found a 7/16-20 lock nut at the store but I'm not totally sure if its right, i need to found out for sure before i stare torqueing it down. I've cleaned it with a wire brush the best i could but im having a hard time starting the nut, due to angle and corrosion.