what is the size of the bolt on the spindle?

[ThePhoenix]

I thought by reading other threads that the wrench needed was 32mm...the nut was smaller than that

when I took my wheel off to replace the bearing, the bolt was hand loose. I put my bearing on anyway, but had to use a pair of pliers to tighten it because I didnt have a socket that fit.

the wobble seems mostly gone. I would like to tighten it up correctly, and also check the other side too.

any one know the size?

 

[kert0307]

Is your tuck 2wd or 4wd? The 4x4 is the 32mm... at least I know mine is.

 

[scucci]

If you have the 4x4 or AWD the nut on the front hub/axle measures 1.238" across the flats making the 1 1/4" socket the correct choice. 32mm is too sloppy. The correct torque on the axle hub nut is 157 to 213 lb/ft. The wheel nuts are 100 lb/ft.

The nut has a captured conical washer and is a prevailing torque nut. Ford cautions you to always replace the nut and never reuse it. It's $17 at Ford parts counter.

 

[ThePhoenix]

I have 2 wheel drive. I think its a smaller socket...am I right?
I had something that looked like a nut cover with tabs, a nut and then a flat washer. right now I am questioning whether the mechanic put everything back in when they did my rotors. I did reuse the washer.

it is running smooth on the side I took everything apart. I really need to check the other side, since he didnt get the right side tight

 

[scucci]

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2267255

says 1 1/16" or 27mm

 

[ThePhoenix]

thanks., I did a search and missed that thread. but then again, I was searching for spindle bearing repalcement, not speciifcally the nut size