Rear axle nuts?

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Jun 7, 2015 | 12:38 AM

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Rear axle nuts?

Seems to be a fairly common problem for the splines on the rear axles to get dry, dirty, rusty , or the axle nut itself to losing up and cause a clicking sound at low speed. My question is, what's the correct procedure to remedy this?

Do I just clean the axle splines or clean/lube them? Do I use loc tite or not? Do I re torque to 118 or 160? (Have read both)

Jun 7, 2015 | 02:52 AM

Cliff8928

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The torque is 118 lb ft (160 N·m)

If it were coming loose I would just use a new one since they are lock nuts. I picked a couple up at AutoZone for around $5/ea.

Jun 7, 2015 | 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cliff8928

The torque is 118 lb ft (160 N·m)

If it were coming loose I would just use a new one since they are lock nuts. I picked a couple up at AutoZone for around $5/ea.

I may do that since I have to go there to get a 33mm socket anyway

Jun 7, 2015 | 12:26 PM

Kehraus

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Be sure to check for possible damage to the half shafts. The nut can also strip the threads. I broke a half shaft that way. I had the hub replaced at the same time because it was not perfect.

Jun 7, 2015 | 12:30 PM

1blkc4

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mine did the samething grease the splines i used a needle attached too my grease gun

Jun 7, 2015 | 05:40 PM

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The torque is 118 lb ft (160 N·m)

If it were coming loose I would just use a new one since they are lock nuts. I picked a couple up at AutoZone for around $5/ea.

Guess they're not loose, breaker bar and a jack handle wouldn't break them lose

Jun 7, 2015 | 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Yamerhaw

Guess they're not loose, breaker bar and a jack handle wouldn't break them lose

Get some PB Blaster and spray the nut and threads. Let them sit overnight and spray again. You will probably need an impact wrench to get the nuts loose. If you don't have an air compressor for a air impact wrence, you should be able to rent an electric version or go to Harbor Freight and buy their electric impact wrench.