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Axle Nut Size?

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GPCharlie

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Does anyone know what the size of the axle nuts are on the front wheels? Getting ready to replace my wheel hub assemblies and want ot make sure I have the correct size socket before I get started. Thanks!
 


^^^ some are 35 and you can get by with a 36. Trying it on a 34 may be pushing it.


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It's a 2000 GT if that helps sort out the size. I've looked in the factory service manual but is does not address fastener sizes.
 


The axle nuts on my 98 GT, 01 GT and 02 GTP are all 34mm. FYI, if you go to Advance Auto, they have an axle socket set as a loaner tool that you can use for free. They basically charge you the $65 cost of the set then refund it when you bring it back. You can own a set for $35 (after 20% coupon ) from Harbor Freight, that's the set I have. They come in handy.

You should also have a 1/2" drive torque wrench, the spec on the axle nut is 118 ft lbs, overtightening the axle nut will cause premature bearing wear and failure. On sale for $22 at Harbor Freight.

Public Service Message: axle nuts are one-time-use, they use a special stretch-to-fit locking process. You should use new axle nuts if you remove them, but almost nobody does....
 


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