94 ATX Axel Nut

[gurucomputers]

I replaced the pass side CV Axel about 26,000 miles ago. On the way home from work the outer boot must have torn (Grease all down the side of the car) I got a boot kit from NAPA cause I know the joint is still good. The issue is the kit did not come with a new nut So does any one know where you can purchase just the nut with out having to buy the whole damn axel. The aftermarket parts manufacturers do to just **** us off.

 

[St Louis SHO]

Why do you need a new nut? It is re-useable. If you destroyed it, you should be able to get one from any local auto parts store in the "help section"

James

 

[Shoaz]

While it's better to get a new nut, people do reuse them all the time. I've reused them quite a bit with no trouble.

 

[gurucomputers]

While it's better to get a new nut, people do reuse them all the time. I've reused them quite a bit with no trouble.

Thanks so much for the info... I was always told not to re-use, but SHO owners know best . I will just reuse so I can get my baby back on the road.

 

[yamahaSHO]

I have always reused mine, except for the time Raxles included two new ones for me. I suggest a drop of red Loc-Tite as I've had one loosen up on me. I found this out as I was hearing a noise at low speed when I was off the brakes.

It turned out that my rotor was making contact with my Wilwood caliper. It eventually fried the bearing before I caught it. That's okay 'cause $25 got me a 50k miles junkyard knuckle with everything complete.

This reminds me, I should check them on my car now as I've got just under 1,300 miles on the car since I put everything back in.... That's a lot of nuts and bolts to ensure didn't come loose.

 

[pjtoledo]

the axle nuts rely on lots of friction from the outer lip being bent inward to stay tight, don't be afraid to whack your nuts with a big hammer so they won't go a wanderin'

put lots of torque on them too



Perry

 

[Yamaha V6]

If you decide you DO want new ones, I think I may have a package of them left (4, maybe?).

But yes, they get re-used all the time.

 

[gurucomputers]

If you decide you DO want new ones, I think I may have a package of them left (4, maybe?).

But yes, they get re-used all the time.

Thanks for the offer, Got the new boot on and just re-used the nut. Drove about 160 miles some of it hard and rechecked the tourque, it was still good. Thanks to everyone for all the help...