View Poll Results: Axle nut issue, please indicate which group you fall into
Found one/both nuts to be loose
39
31.97%
Found both nuts to be tight
15
12.30%
Have not checked at all
68
55.74%
Voters: 122. You may not vote on this poll
Axle Nut issue
Member: Jr Geezer's Club
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,164
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From: Houston Texas
This may have been brought up before....... but I'd be interested in knowing the correlation of how this is panning-out on Autos vs Manuals.
I am checking mine this w/e. If they are lose I will first try red (high-strength) loctite and mark with a Sharpie. If that doesn't work then I'll double nut. If that doesn't work I'll fire-up the Lincoln and weld the ****.
I am checking mine this w/e. If they are lose I will first try red (high-strength) loctite and mark with a Sharpie. If that doesn't work then I'll double nut. If that doesn't work I'll fire-up the Lincoln and weld the ****.
Pro
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 649
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This may have been brought up before....... but I'd be interested in knowing the correlation of how this is panning-out on Autos vs Manuals.
I am checking mine this w/e. If they are lose I will first try red (high-strength) loctite and mark with a Sharpie. If that doesn't work then I'll double nut. If that doesn't work I'll fire-up the Lincoln and weld the ****.
I am checking mine this w/e. If they are lose I will first try red (high-strength) loctite and mark with a Sharpie. If that doesn't work then I'll double nut. If that doesn't work I'll fire-up the Lincoln and weld the ****.
loose
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,324
Likes: 0
From: MN
I checked mine a couple of nights ago - both were loose (mine is a 2006 A6). Driver's side was about 1/4-1/2 turn loose, passenger was about 1/2-3/4 loose. I left the car on the ground and torqued each to 118 lbs with a 33 mm deep 1/2" socket & wrench from the folks at AutoZone.
From the amount of rust on the bolts and the shiny silver I uncovered when tightening, it would appear that the bolts have been loose for some time. They were probably that way from the factory, although I have no way of knowing.
From the amount of rust on the bolts and the shiny silver I uncovered when tightening, it would appear that the bolts have been loose for some time. They were probably that way from the factory, although I have no way of knowing.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 3,296
Likes: 30
From: Friendswood, Tx
I checked mine a couple of nights ago - both were loose (mine is a 2006 A6). Driver's side was about 1/4-1/2 turn loose, passenger was about 1/2-3/4 loose. I left the car on the ground and torqued each to 118 lbs with a 33 mm deep 1/2" socket & wrench from the folks at AutoZone.
From the amount of rust on the bolts and the shiny silver I uncovered when tightening, it would appear that the bolts have been loose for some time. They were probably that way from the factory, although I have no way of knowing.
From the amount of rust on the bolts and the shiny silver I uncovered when tightening, it would appear that the bolts have been loose for some time. They were probably that way from the factory, although I have no way of knowing.
- 05, A4.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,732
Likes: 2
From: Naples FL
I understand the cause, but what could be the effect? I ask because my friends WS6 just went into the shop for a ticking sound coming from the right/rear area and it turns out the axle was bad. Just wondering if this could cause this or what could happen from a loose nut.
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Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 4,166
Likes: 14
From: Orlando Fl
Racer
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 332
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From: Denton, TX My goal in life is to be as good of a person that my dog already thinks I am.
2005, Z51, MN6, 5,500 miles. Both sides loose, passenger side much more then drivers side. I used a 1 5/16" socket and it fit perfect. I'll be checking these often.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,846
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From: Boca Raton Inlet, Atlantic Ocean (Floridas east coast)
I understand the cause, but what could be the effect? I ask because my friends WS6 just went into the shop for a ticking sound coming from the right/rear area and it turns out the axle was bad. Just wondering if this could cause this or what could happen from a loose nut.
Took it to the dealer and they fixed it. The service guy said he has seen a few like that. The axle bolts were loose! Problem started around 8K miles on my 06 A6. Its perrrrrrfectly quiet now. 
Racer
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 375
Likes: 8
From: Boise Idaho
Stopped and bought a Great Neck 33 mm 6-point deep socket today at Autozone (fits perfectly).
Add me to the list; after only 5,000 miles - driver's side ok, passenger side very loose. I added a dab of green (wicking) Loctight but think I will order a couple additional nuts to act as jam-nuts.
Add me to the list; after only 5,000 miles - driver's side ok, passenger side very loose. I added a dab of green (wicking) Loctight but think I will order a couple additional nuts to act as jam-nuts.
