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Axle Nut




Install the new wheel hub nut.

Tighten to 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) in a continuous rotation.

NOTICE: Do not tighten the wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.

NOTICE: Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened to specification in a continuous rotation or damage to the component may occur.

NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.