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Do you use Loctite/Threadlocker on axle hub nut?
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If you replace the nut with a brand new one they are designed as self locking.
However, if you reuse the old nut a light touch of Loctite Blue would not hurt.
It's not a happy ending if those types of things fall off.
However, if you reuse the old nut a light touch of Loctite Blue would not hurt.
It's not a happy ending if those types of things fall off.
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Not needed when a cotter pin is used. Have you installed it yet? Brand and part number?
EVERY lower ball joint on the linked RockAuto page shows a cotter pin with a castle nut.
https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1354553,parttype,10070
SORRY. Completely missed the header "AXLE HUB NUT". :scratch: LOL
EVERY lower ball joint on the linked RockAuto page shows a cotter pin with a castle nut.
https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1354553,parttype,10070
SORRY. Completely missed the header "AXLE HUB NUT". :scratch: LOL
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No cotter pin on this.
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I didn't use it when I put mine back on. But it's not going to hurt anything if you do. It'll just be a SOB to get back off next time you have to take them off.
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No mention using threadlock compound here. 167-213 ft/lbs. 
https://www.scribd.com/doc/290554010/wheel-hub-removal-and-installation-pdf
https://www.scribd.com/doc/290554010/wheel-hub-removal-and-installation-pdf
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If you are worried you can get a new one (which ford recommends that you do) for $8 in two days from amazon.
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A46IOEO?keywords=axle%20nut&qid=1448105660&ref_=sr_1_1&s=automotive&sr=1-1&vehicle=1998-54-663-656--9-6-8-3482--9-1-943-138-1-0&ymm=1998%3Aford%3Aexplorer
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A46IOEO?keywords=axle%20nut&qid=1448105660&ref_=sr_1_1&s=automotive&sr=1-1&vehicle=1998-54-663-656--9-6-8-3482--9-1-943-138-1-0&ymm=1998%3Aford%3Aexplorer
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Yes, use blue Loctite (not red).
Ford doesn't spec Loctite because they tell you to replace the nut with a new one (which is already locking). They will also tell you that if you do reuse the nut, you should use Loctite.
The short answer is that everything on the suspension and driveline gets blue Loctite unless there is a specific reason to do otherwise. And that is not going to cause any problem at all for removal later.
Ford doesn't spec Loctite because they tell you to replace the nut with a new one (which is already locking). They will also tell you that if you do reuse the nut, you should use Loctite.
The short answer is that everything on the suspension and driveline gets blue Loctite unless there is a specific reason to do otherwise. And that is not going to cause any problem at all for removal later.
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