What size is the Axle Nut?
#1
What size is the Axle Nut?
Like many .org'ers, my suspension is dieing so I have been doing a suspension overhaul as well as my CV boots. I have a 98 Max.
I went to remove the axle nut (wheel bearing lock nut) and realized I don't have any sockets or wrenches that are large enough. The biggest I have is 1 1/4". My Chilton Manual only says "235-314 (24-32, 174-231)" which I believe are the torque values ... but no size for the nut.
So I guess, I need to go pick up a socket ... but I don't know what size to get Please help!
Also, if you can clarify what the numbers above stand for that would be great.
I went to remove the axle nut (wheel bearing lock nut) and realized I don't have any sockets or wrenches that are large enough. The biggest I have is 1 1/4". My Chilton Manual only says "235-314 (24-32, 174-231)" which I believe are the torque values ... but no size for the nut.
So I guess, I need to go pick up a socket ... but I don't know what size to get Please help!
Also, if you can clarify what the numbers above stand for that would be great.
#10
Yeah, why would there be a 36mm and a 32mm?
..... Although, my MR2 does have a 32mm on one side and a 31mm on the other side, but thats because some A-hole that worked on the car before me put an NA size on one side and a Turbo size on the other side. Freakin half assed people.
..... Although, my MR2 does have a 32mm on one side and a 31mm on the other side, but thats because some A-hole that worked on the car before me put an NA size on one side and a Turbo size on the other side. Freakin half assed people.
#11
im gonna go check right now. one reason could be that we dont have the same ammount of power going to both wheels though??? just a guess.
brb
edit-both the ones i checked were 36
brb
edit-both the ones i checked were 36
Last edited by chillin014; 09-21-2007 at 03:31 PM.
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There all always 36 both side's, maybe somebody put a 5-g one on your car kevlo? And yeah, I've also seen replacement axle's come with a smaller nut as well, big flanged fawker instead of the stock style.
#16
where can you get a socket of this size????? Not at Sears or Home Depot
I am currently checking with Lowes ... but no one is in that department.
I can order it through Sears.com but I wanted to use it today ... time is wasteing away
I am sure specialty shops would have it but will also charge up to kazooo ...
I am currently checking with Lowes ... but no one is in that department.
I can order it through Sears.com but I wanted to use it today ... time is wasteing away
I am sure specialty shops would have it but will also charge up to kazooo ...
#21
Actually i just started a transmission swap and was suprised to see that the drivers side axle was 36mm and the passenger side is 32mm.
#22
i have never seen a 4th gen with different size axle nuts from one side to the other, personally. and I've owned 4 of them. all are 36mm in my experience.
Not sure why you felt the need to reply to a 6 year old thread however.
Not sure why you felt the need to reply to a 6 year old thread however.
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#27
Same. I had a mechanic replace my CV axles from stock and he is cool enough with me that he brings out each greasy part and shows me what he's found. My 96 had castled nuts. /shrug
#32
Axle nut is 36mm and not castellated. It has a stamped steel retainer that fits over it and interlocks with the cotter pin.
13-wheel bearing lock nut
14-insulator
15-adjuster cap
16-cotter pin
Look in the lower right of the image for the key.
N*M (kg-m, ft-lb)
235-314 (24-32, 174-231)
235-314 Newton Meters
24-32 kilogram meters
or
174-231 Foot/pounds
Dependent upon what country you live in, and what kind of torque wrench you have.
If your mechanic is good, he re-used the OE nuts and retainers and placed the crap aftermarket castellated nuts on the old axles.
13-wheel bearing lock nut
14-insulator
15-adjuster cap
16-cotter pin
N*M (kg-m, ft-lb)
235-314 (24-32, 174-231)
235-314 Newton Meters
24-32 kilogram meters
or
174-231 Foot/pounds
Dependent upon what country you live in, and what kind of torque wrench you have.
If your mechanic is good, he re-used the OE nuts and retainers and placed the crap aftermarket castellated nuts on the old axles.
Last edited by asand1; 04-20-2013 at 01:37 PM.
#34
Y’all have me so pissed off right now because I read this thread.
#35
These cars are old. Who knows what's been replaced. Can't fault anyone on here.
#36
Blame everybody else for your choices. It's going to be a long, and rough road.
Great First Post!
#37
Nissan OEM nut size is actually a 32mm nut I just ordered a OEM axle and it came with an OEM 32mm nut. The aftermarket Napa axle I had just replaced the nut was a 36mm. The aftermarket axle nuts can come in any size.
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