Wheel Hub Nut
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Wheel Hub Nut
Hey all......
Newbie here. Looks like a great forum!!
I will be replacing ball joints in my '98 Explorer Sport, SOHC 4.0, Automatic, 4WD.
I did a search and found much info on the subject. However, I didn't see anything about replacing the wheel hub nut. My Chilton's says in bold type, in about 3 places, "Never reuse wheel hub nut and washer. This nut is a torque prevailing design and cannot be reused"???
Any thoughts or comments??
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Thanks!!! For any info!
Newbie here. Looks like a great forum!!
I will be replacing ball joints in my '98 Explorer Sport, SOHC 4.0, Automatic, 4WD.
I did a search and found much info on the subject.
However, I didn't see anything about replacing the wheel hub nut. My Chilton's says in bold type, in about 3 places, "Never reuse wheel hub nut and washer. This nut is a torque prevailing design and cannot be reused"???Any thoughts or comments??
? ?Thanks!!! For any info!
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Yeah I always just use some lock-tite.. never had one come off.
The whole "never reuse the nut" is a cover-their-butt statement.. and yes while some of its "self locking" ability may be reduced when reusing... I believe the lock-tite makes up for that.
Good luck
The whole "never reuse the nut" is a cover-their-butt statement.. and yes while some of its "self locking" ability may be reduced when reusing... I believe the lock-tite makes up for that.
Good luck
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Hey guys, while we're talking front hubs; I read somewhere in this forum (but I can't find it right now) that the front hubs can be removed & replaced without touching ball-joints or tie rod ends, by removing the big hub nut, then sliding the CV Shaft in (towards the diff) about an inch. O yes, remove the brake caliper & rotor also. Apparently this will give just enough room to get a socket onto the 3 bolts that hold the hub in place.. Does that sound right ? One of mine is getting a little growly... I have a '98 Explorer, SOHC 4.0, Automatic, 4WD). Thanks.
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Sorry to hijack your post but I'm doing the hub replacement this week on my 99 Exp 4x4 also but I don't know what size socket to get to remove the center hub nut.
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Originally Posted by talon dad
Hey guys, while we're talking front hubs; I read somewhere in this forum (but I can't find it right now) that the front hubs can be removed & replaced without touching ball-joints or tie rod ends, by removing the big hub nut, then sliding the CV Shaft in (towards the diff) about an inch. O yes, remove the brake caliper & rotor also. Apparently this will give just enough room to get a socket onto the 3 bolts that hold the hub in place.. Does that sound right ? One of mine is getting a little growly... I have a '98 Explorer, SOHC 4.0, Automatic, 4WD). Thanks.
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Yes you can get to the bolts without taking the suspension apart. Yes the axle is in the way but not by much. You can shove it in about 3/4 to 1 inch and get just enough clearance for a swivel socket or an offset wrench. I believe a 1/4" socket and extension will just barely fit in there as well, but may not provide you with enough torque to break it loose.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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the three bolts that hold the hub on are 15 mm heads. by sliding the axle shaft inward, you can get better access to the bolt heads. i use a 6 point craaftsman box end wrench to loosen them with a 5 pound hammer. get something you can beat on and wont break. hard to get a ratchet in with a socket.
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Hard to believe that growly hub bearing lasted this long. I don't drive it much. When the growling changed to grinding I figured it was time, so I replaced it last week. Thanks to Steve(ill), Jaystersj, & MazdaRangerGuy for all the helpful info. The axle nut is 32 mm (1 & 1/4 Inch worked for me) Thanks again guys.
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yea, i have heard guys say they had a whine for 10k miles before they finally changed the hub... a few knicks in a bearing will make quite a nosie and still function. normally the noise drives you crazy befor the bearing really falls apart.
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