Nut on back axle

Asked by: Kitty Thomas

What is the nut on an axle called?

These nuts are sometimes known as lug nuts instead, since they thread onto the lugs that keep the wheel in place. Another type of axle nut exists, which is usually much larger than the lug nuts. This nut will sit in the center of the axle to help secure components on either end of the axle shaft in place.

How do you get axle nut back on?

Quote from video: So in order to get the threads going on here I simply put this on. And I twist you wait till it finds the thread. And then you just twist and it'll grind away any of the burrs.

How do I loosen the rear axle nut?

Quote from video: And put the ratchet on loosen. And pull forward and broke it loose just like that of course a little bit of PB Blaster was used but that's to be expected.

What size is the nut on the rear axle?

The nut size is 24mm and the axle size is 22mm.

What happens if axle nut is loose?

Loose axle nuts can become a serious problem. When the axle nut is loose it allows the wheel bearing to shift back and forth which can cause damage and cause the wheel bearing to fail. When the axle nut is installed properly it is staked so it cannot come back off, though it could still become loose.

How do you fix a stripped axle bolt?

Quote from video: Now we're gonna go ahead and rethread this guy or fix the threads or hopefully fix the threads. So my special tool for this is going to be a very large Kinetics Cobra. Plier.

How do you remove a stuck rear axle shaft?

Quote from video: What you're going to do essentially is use your rotor. As a slide hammer. Right. As you see they did do the trick.

Are axle nuts one time use?

Whichever style is on your vehicle, make sure you buy a new nut after removing the old one. The old nut will not hold the proper torque a second time. Don’t even think about “re-deforming” the old nut in your bench vise—it won’t work. New axle nuts cost about $3 and ball joint nuts usually less than $1.

How do you remove a stuck nut on a bearing?

Quote from video: You may need a breaker bar to get started these will be heavily. Torqued. Down spray the old wheel bearing down with pb blaster it will help to remove.

What does a loose axle sound like?

1. “Clicking” Noises When Turning. Though it’s sometimes described as a loud click and sometimes described as a pop, this noise is unmistakable once you hear it. It presents itself when you turn the vehicle, and it’s due to the loose joints of a worn CV axle.

Is it safe to drive with broken axle?

If your axles are failing, you’ll still technically be able to drive your car. This is very risky, though, as they could completely fail at any point and is not recommended at all. When your axle fails, it’s possible that you’ll lose control of the car, possibly causing an accident or crashing.

How tight does a axle nut need to be?

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How do you punch an axle nut?

Quote from video: Used with your air hammer makes it quick and easy when staking the nut this tool has the right size and shape to fully lock the nut in place fully crimps the axle nut preventing the nut loosening.

How do you Rethread a truck axle?

Quote from video: And you lay it down. And begin threading. So you're just gonna want to twist the tool down the axle as if you're screwing on a net.

Are axle nuts one time use?

Whichever style is on your vehicle, make sure you buy a new nut after removing the old one. The old nut will not hold the proper torque a second time. Don’t even think about “re-deforming” the old nut in your bench vise—it won’t work. New axle nuts cost about $3 and ball joint nuts usually less than $1.

What size socket fits the axle nut?

Axle Nut Socket 24mm x 12 Pt.

What are the most common axle nut sizes?

The 5 most common axle nut sizes for Ford, Dodge, Toyota and GM vehicles!



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What size are axle bolts?

Axle Bolts14mm or 3/8″



14mm bolts are sold in pairs. 3/8″ bolts are sold in pairs.