Loose front wheel nut
#1
Loose front wheel nut
I was wondering if anyone knew if theres a TSB about the center nut on the front right wheel? I noticed my brakes grinding, and thinking that the pads wore down, decided to take the rim off and inspect it. To my amazment the wheel assembly was loose. Upon further inspection i noticed that the large nut that holds that assembly together was completely loose and the only thing keeping my rim from flying off the car was a metal pin holding that nut from completely leaving the car. So obviously a Huge safety flaw in my eyes, and i've never heard of this ever happening to anyone i know. And for those wondering, which I would assume that I would get the questions, no major accidents that would cause major front end damage, and no one has ever worked on that part of my car. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
#5
Mine comes loose all the time as well...Maybe every 7000 miles, or so. What I did after the second time, is just LocTite the heck out of it, tighten it down with my impact, and kept on eye on it...So far, so good. Next time you get your tires rotated-or if you do it yourself-this should take you no longer than an extra 5 minutes.
#6
Mine comes loose all the time as well...Maybe every 7000 miles, or so. What I did after the second time, is just LocTite the heck out of it, tighten it down with my impact, and kept on eye on it...So far, so good. Next time you get your tires rotated-or if you do it yourself-this should take you no longer than an extra 5 minutes.
#7
240 lb-ft and Loctite Red ftw.
Mine loosened up and ate one of the bearings and the ABS teeth on the axle. Only thing I can figure is the car had very new brake pads when I bought the car, so maybe they repacked the bearings and didn't use a new locknut when they put it back together.
Mine loosened up and ate one of the bearings and the ABS teeth on the axle. Only thing I can figure is the car had very new brake pads when I bought the car, so maybe they repacked the bearings and didn't use a new locknut when they put it back together.
#8
I was wondering if anyone knew if theres a TSB about the center nut on the front right wheel? I noticed my brakes grinding, and thinking that the pads wore down, decided to take the rim off and inspect it. To my amazment the wheel assembly was loose. Upon further inspection i noticed that the large nut that holds that assembly together was completely loose and the only thing keeping my rim from flying off the car was a metal pin holding that nut from completely leaving the car. So obviously a Huge safety flaw in my eyes, and i've never heard of this ever happening to anyone i know. And for those wondering, which I would assume that I would get the questions, no major accidents that would cause major front end damage, and no one has ever worked on that part of my car. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
#9
If the whole wheel is moving then yes, your front axle bearing most be shot to sh*t. The wheel can't come off unless you've installed one of those hub/bearing assemblies lately, cause when they install those the outer snapring can not be installed unless the bearing and hub are installed separately! Torque for wheel bearing lock nut (188-245 ft-lbs). I doubt if the air tool your using is providing enough torque please torque with an actual torque wrench. I would also inspect for wear or damaged threads! Don't forget your cotter pin either.....
#10
No it's not normal! The axle nut doesn't hold the hub in...the 2 snaprings and the interference fit of the bearing/spindle/hub support the bearing and maximum axial play of the bearing is .002". If your hub/bearing is that loose you must be making a hell of a lot of grinding noise...Time for a new bearing, head on to NAPA they'll supply you with the same exact bearing the stealership sells for half the price!
#11
No it's not normal! The axle nut doesn't hold the hub in...the 2 snaprings and the interference fit of the bearing/spindle/hub support the bearing and maximum axial play of the bearing is .002". If your hub/bearing is that loose you must be making a hell of a lot of grinding noise...Time for a new bearing, head on to NAPA they'll supply you with the same exact bearing the stealership sells for half the price!
#12
Look dude! I just removed both knuckle assys and the original bearings were just starting to growl just a little and there was no play radially nor axially... Again if your hubs are wobbling that much your risking your life and whomever else rides with you! The limit for axial play is .002" as per the FSM. Riding like that will not only be dangerous but quite expense on your tires and suspension ($$$$$$)
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