Axle Nut Socket Size?
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Safety Car
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From: Fords, NJ
Axle Nut Socket Size?
Can someone PLEASE verify the size socket I'm gonna need?
I have read several threads on as may forums and I'm getting sizes such as 1 5/16" 32mm, 33mm.......
WHAT IS THE PROPER SOCKET SIZE?
I'll be replacing upper and lower ball joints, and Hub's along with all of the control arms and knuckles both front and rear.
While I'm at it I'll also be replacing the output shaft seals.
Should I also go as far as replacing the differential side cover o-rings as well ?
I have read several threads on as may forums and I'm getting sizes such as 1 5/16" 32mm, 33mm.......
WHAT IS THE PROPER SOCKET SIZE?
I'll be replacing upper and lower ball joints, and Hub's along with all of the control arms and knuckles both front and rear.
While I'm at it I'll also be replacing the output shaft seals.
Should I also go as far as replacing the differential side cover o-rings as well ?
Last edited by SG Lou; Nov 26, 2011 at 01:35 AM.
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Safety Car
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Drifting
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From: Pearland, TX
If you have a parts store nearby that loans tools, they probably have an axle nut socket set. The Advance Auto by me had one and there wasn't a 33mm, but hte 34mm socket was fine. Once they're that big, 1mm doesn't make a huge difference.
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1 5/16", 33 or 34mm all work fine....................now expect one or both to be STUCK.
PB Blaster and heat and/or a plate bolted to the wheel studs with a bolt to press out the axle
Look into Permatex anaerobic sealant for the side cover, and check your vent on top of the diff..............most likely the ROOT cause
TSB on side cover porosity, tons of paths to chase on a diff leak
PB Blaster and heat and/or a plate bolted to the wheel studs with a bolt to press out the axle
Look into Permatex anaerobic sealant for the side cover, and check your vent on top of the diff..............most likely the ROOT cause
TSB on side cover porosity, tons of paths to chase on a diff leak
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