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Axle Nut Socket Kit
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
• MAKE SURE YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH AND COMPLY WITH ALL WARNINGS.
• PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYEWEAR ARE RECOMMENDED.
• MAKE SURE THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING.
• ENSURE WORKING AREA HAS ADEQUATE LIGHTING, AND IS CLEAN, DRY AND CLEAR OF UNRELATED MATERIALS.
• DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN, UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS OR UNTRAINED PERSONS IN WORK AREA.
• ALWAYS FOLLOW LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF USED / WASTED FLUIDS AND OR PARTS.
NOTE:
In some cases, it may be necessary to loosen axle shaft nut with the brakes applied. In other cases, axle shaft nut may be loosened
with wheel removed from vehicle. Refer to original equipment manufacturer's vehicle servicing information for procedures.
Removal
1. Determine whether manufacturer recommends loosening axle shaft nut with vehicle on ground and brakes applied, or with the wheel
removed from vehicle. Refer to servicing information for axle shafts.
2. First remove the wheel, loosen but do not remove lug nuts. Raise and support the vehicle. Remove lug nuts. Remove wheel and set
aside. Exposing the axle nut. See figure 1.
3. For both axle nut removal procedures (brakes applied or not), remove the cap that covers the axle nut (if equipped). Remove cotter pin (if
equipped) or unstake lock ring dent with pin punch. See figure 2.
4. Select a socket that snugly fits the axle nut. Loosen axle shaft nut. It may prove necessary to use a powered impact wrench, such as an
air impact wrench or battery powered impact wrench. See figure 3.
5. Remove axle shaft nut.
6. When installing axle shaft nut, tighten nut to proper torque specifications. Replace cotter pin or lock ring (if equipped). Refer to
manufacturer's servicing information. Many manufacturers recommend replacing both the axle shaft nut and cotter pin once used. Refer
to original equipment manufacturer's vehicle servicing information for recommendations.
Figure 1
Figure 3
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Figure 2