What is a spindle nut used for?
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What is a spindle nut used for?
A spindle nut is threaded onto the spindle to affix the hub assembly onto the spindle. The spindle nut performs the critical function of retaining the hub assembly on the spindle. A novel spindle nut assembly is presented comprising three components: a locking washer, a locking snap ring, and a nut.
What size is the spindle nut?
-16 Hex Size 1-1/16 In.
Can I reuse a spindle nut?
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 tight should spindle nuts be?
Expert Reply: 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 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.
Do you need to dent the axle nut?
There is a dimple in the axle for where you are supposed to stake the nut on these applications. If there is no dimple then it shouldn’t be done.
How tight should my 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.
Can you overtighten lug nuts?
Damage caused by over-tightening This can cause stripped threads on wheel nuts and wheel studs plus stretching of the studs, which makes them weaker and prone to fracturing and eventual failure. This stretching can also cause the wheel nuts to work loose.
What happens if I reuse an axle nut?
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. Your family’s safety is worth far more than that.
What size socket fits the axle nut?
Axle Nut Socket 24mm x 12 Pt.
