The correct tool looks like this.

They should all carry it. It will be on the shelf in the tool section.

 

If you search on Advance Auto's website, the generic part number for the spindle nut sockets is 15009-01. I don't know if the SRW and DRW use the same socket, but the one I needed for DRW was the one on the top right of the picture.

 

Thanks guys! I went back to Advance Auto Parts and sure enough there it was in the tool aisle hanging on the rack. The employee there earlier said they didn't carry it and would have to order it. He said it was part number #15009-01. But there it was on the rack. Different part number but it works. Looks identical to above picture. Thanks again guys.

-Reggie

 

Just finished mine up, the 15009-01 was not in stock but part #AC649 by autocraft was on shelf and fit like a glove

 

Excellent write up. I have to do mine next week. How long does the disassembly and reassembly take for both sides? Is it an all dayer or just a couple hours?

 

If you are familiar with drum brakes it's a few hour job

 

Excellent. Just to make sure I got it right, I need 2 axle seals, 2 o rings, to parking brake shoes, a set of rear brake pads, diff fluid from ford (can I use something from the local places for this as well as o rings/seals?) and the special socket for removing the axle...

Am I missing anything? I don't think I've EVER had all the parts/tools ready for a job. Trying to stop that 15 year trend.

 

Yes, you can use an aftermarket diff oil, but be SURE you use a synthetic! 75W-140 in the rear!

Mobil 1 is a good choice, and you needn't use the friction modifier if using that.



Pop

 

Ok thanks.

 

Any local source for o rings beside dealer?

 

Local? Probably not, but both RiffRaff and Diesel O-Rings have them.

Pop

 

I got the auto craft part number here. Worked great. Only half done, unfortunately I spent about 40 minutes looking for my impact gun. Is just using blue loctite what you all are doing here for hub bolts? I should be finishing up in the morning before work, I'll let differential cover sit tomorrow night, then fill it up Wednesday morning. I had the same problem as others, part of the axle seal was stuck to the axle, and part to the hub. Honestly, I'm going wicked slow, making sure it's all clean, and I'm at like 1.5 hour or so for this side. Thanks to everyone for their input!

 

getting ready to do this job... only thing im not looking forward too is the smell of the gear oil.. i HATE the smell of gear oil.. even if you dont get any on you it permeates your clothes... other than that im pretty pumped about it! I just did my front rotors calipers stainless steel lines and passenger side hub bearing the other day.

 

It's some kind of sulfur, ain't it? Wear old clothes you can throw away if need be.

 

Here's mine, cleaned, and ready to start going back together with new parking brake stuff. Way better, but I think I'm going to need new cable assembly as well.




The hub bearing is one piece with the hub right? No way to repair just the bearing?