What size are axle nuts?
A Must Have for Front End Work This 36mm axle nut socket is extra deep to fit various axle lengths and can be used to remove or install axle nuts on front wheel drive vehicles.
What is the most common spindle nut?
There are several manufacturers offering one-piece spindle nut systems. The two most common are the Axilok® nut by Metform (see Figure 1) and the PRO- TORQ® nut by Stemco (see Figure 2). Each of these systems has a specific installation procedure required by the manufacturer to set wheel bearing end-play.
Which stemco axle fastener gives you the most consistent bearing adjustment?
From mechanic to mechanic, STEMCO Pro-Torq procedures will produce consistent, repeatable, accurate wheel bearing adjustments of . 001″-. 003″ end play. Pro-Torq takes the guesswork out of bearing adjustment!
What are the most common axle nut sizes?
The 5 most common axle nut sizes for Ford, Dodge, Toyota and GM vehicles!…Description.
| Item No. | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 30410 | 3.25″ 8 pt. Axle Nut Socket | 2.7 lbs (1.2 kg) |
| 30411 | 3.5″ 6 pt. Axle Nut Socket | 2.95 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| 30412 | 3.75″ 8 pt. Axle Nut Socket | 3.15 lbs (1.4 kg) |
| 30413 | 4″ 6 pt. Axle Nut Socket | 3.35 lbs (1.5 kg) |
What size is a trailer axle nut?
1″ –
This is 1″ – 14 thread standard castle nut that will work on nearly all trailer axles. This size and thread is very standard. The Castle style is used with both Cotter Pins and Tang Washers to secure your assembly effectively.
What is the socket size?
Metric Socket Sizes Chart
| 3/8″ Drive | 1/4″ Drive | 1/2″ Drive |
|---|---|---|
| 13mm | 10mm | 16mm |
| 14mm | 11mm | 17mm |
| 15mm | 12mm | 18mm |
| 16mm | 13mm | 19mm |
What size is a trailer spindle nut?
This is 1″ – 14 thread standard castle nut that will work on nearly all trailer axles. This size and thread is very standard. The Castle style is used with both Cotter Pins and Tang Washers to secure your assembly effectively.
What size is a spindle nut?
The Nut is a 1 inch nut with 14 threads. The socket or wrench needed for this is 1-1/2 inch.
How tight should a spindle nut be?
The nut on the spindle should be tightened until snug, with no side-to-side play in the hub and then backed off slightly, about maybe a 1/8 of a turn.
What happens if you over tighten a spindle nut?
It’s possible to damage the wheel, rotor, and hub assembly. The wheel can come off if over-torquing the nuts/bolts is done. It happens, but it doesn’t happen a lot. The only way to tighten them is with a Torque wrench.
