Floating Axle bearing Nut?? Socket?
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Floating Axle bearing Nut?? Socket?
Trying to tear into the rear drums for a brake job on my '82-F250 400ci C^ - it has the 3" wide shoes it is a big rear end with the full floating rear axle - Ford I believe. The nut that holds the rear bearing is a rounded Hex thing over 2 inches in diameter - can anyone point me to the size, where to purchase the socket, or other alternative to getting at this monster. Really appreciate the input from this forum, great group!
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Chuck
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Floating Axle bearing Nut?? Socket?
I came here looking for answers on a similar question: I found the wrench I needed but don't know the torque specs!!!!!
What I learned: Ford used several different full floater axles in the 80's (other decades ?). The socket size will probably vary depending on manufacturer. Mine is a 1986 E-350 w/ a Dana 60. It uses nylock-style nuts and a small metal retaining clip (clip is slid into keyway in the axle tube then pounded into the nylon of the nut). It uses a 2 9/16" (65mm) socket. I don't think a regular socket will fit; the one I borrowed is a formed steel tube.
I had to replace both nuts and clips because the last "GENIUS" to work on the rear brakes uses a chisel to remove and reinstall the nuts. The part number on the nut for the dana 60 is d5uz-4255-a; if memory serves, the d5 indicates 1975. That makes it a good possibility that the Dana rear is fairly common.
If all else fails call a Ford dealer: they can tell you axle could be and how to ID it. They'll have my torque spec, but they aren't open 'til Monday.
Hope some of this helps a little.
Jim
What I learned: Ford used several different full floater axles in the 80's (other decades ?). The socket size will probably vary depending on manufacturer. Mine is a 1986 E-350 w/ a Dana 60. It uses nylock-style nuts and a small metal retaining clip (clip is slid into keyway in the axle tube then pounded into the nylon of the nut). It uses a 2 9/16" (65mm) socket. I don't think a regular socket will fit; the one I borrowed is a formed steel tube.
I had to replace both nuts and clips because the last "GENIUS" to work on the rear brakes uses a chisel to remove and reinstall the nuts. The part number on the nut for the dana 60 is d5uz-4255-a; if memory serves, the d5 indicates 1975. That makes it a good possibility that the Dana rear is fairly common.
If all else fails call a Ford dealer: they can tell you axle could be and how to ID it. They'll have my torque spec, but they aren't open 'til Monday.
Hope some of this helps a little.
Jim
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Jim,
You described my axle nut and retaining clip exactly. Thanks for the info - The torque specs below are from a Haynes manual - and probably the same for all full floating axles - after greasing the bearing - tighten to 120-140ft lbs then back off so that the end play is between .001 and .010.
IMHO - Basically squeeze down the grease and adust it like a front wheel bearing. Hope this helps.
Chuck
You described my axle nut and retaining clip exactly. Thanks for the info - The torque specs below are from a Haynes manual - and probably the same for all full floating axles - after greasing the bearing - tighten to 120-140ft lbs then back off so that the end play is between .001 and .010.
IMHO - Basically squeeze down the grease and adust it like a front wheel bearing. Hope this helps.
Chuck
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