Can you reuse CV axle nut?
IF the nut comes OFF clean, then yeah, you can probably reuse it. I have reused some before. However, if the stub of cv shaft sticking out is all rusted up/threads corroded, then you will likely damage the threads on the nut when you remove it. In that case, I would NOT reuse it.
Should you replace your axle nut?
The shop manual warns not to reuse the axle nut, so I trotted off to the parts store for a new one. I’m referring to the special nuts on major components like axle shafts and ball joints where a lost (or loosened) nut can cause accidents, even fatal accidents.
Do you have to replace the axle nut?
How important to replace axle nut with a new one every time you remove it? Official Ford service procedure states that if you have to remove an axle nut, you should discard it and replace it with a brand-new one.
What are torque specifications for Chevy axle nut?
2012-2017 There are two types of wheel drive shaft nuts, both of which have different tightening torque specifications. Check the style nut that is on the vehicle when staking the nut. Style 1 nut has the thin collar (1.5 mm) thickness. Style 2 nut has the thick collar (2.7 mm) thickness.
How big of a torque nut do I Need?
Tighten to 8 ft-lbs (10 N-m), then tighten an additional 1/3 turn to at least 37 ft-lbs (50 N-M). Upon initial installation of replacement ball joint, tighten nut to to 81 ft-lbs (110 N-m). 2. Tighten to 8 ft-lbs (10 N-m), then tighten an additional 1/3 turn to at least 48 ft-lbs (65 N-m). 3.
What are the torque specifications for a General Motors truck?
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL MOTORS APPLICATION FT-LBS / ( N-m) AXLE SHAFT FLANGE BOLT ‘S’ BODY CAR 27 (37) TRUCKS 60 (82) AXLE SPINDLE NUT ‘A’ BODY 192 (261) ‘C’ ‘E’ ‘H’ & ‘K’ BODIES 180 (245) ‘J’ & ‘L’ BODIES 191 (260) ‘P’ BODY 200 (271) ‘S’ BODY CAR 137 (186) ‘T’ SERIES TRUCK
How much torque does a Vortec gear nut have?
180 20.34 Vortec – Driven Gear Bolt – 2 Steps: 15 FtLbs; +35degs Type: Bolt 20 240 27.12 Vortec – Rod Cap Nuts – 2 Steps: 20 FtLbs; +70degs Type: 46 552 62.37 Vortec – Torque Converter Cover Bolts Type: Bolt 75