What size is the axle nut on a 2006 Grand Prix?

What size is the axle nut on a 2006 Grand Prix?

36mm, if you’re replacing the wheel bearing you need to clean the axle threads, lube them and torque a NEW nut to spec. torque.

How do you tighten a spindle nut?

Directions for Bearing Adjustment / Spindle Nut Torque / Spindle Nut Tension. 1 – Rotate the Hub Assembly slowly while tightening the spindle nut to approx 50lbs-ft. 2 – Then loosen the spindle nut to remove the torque. 3 – Finger tighten the spindle nut until just snug.

What happens if you over tighten a spindle nut?

Registered. An axle nut that is too tight will put too much preload on the hub bearings thus diminishing their life expectancy.

How tight should a spindle nut be?

The nut on the spindle should be tightened until snug, with no side-to-side play in the hub and then backed off, about a quarter of a turn. The nut finger should be tight until the castle nut or cotter pin is used.

What happens if you over tighten a wheel bearing?

“Excessive preload will cause excessive friction and the bearing will run hot, compromising lubrication and eventually leading to flaking (material coming off) at the large end of the rollers/races,” he says. “On the other hand, adjusting the bearing too loose causes excessive looseness and vibration in the system.

Can you reuse axle nut?

The shop manual warns not to reuse the axle nut, so I trotted off to the parts store for a new one. I’m referring to the special nuts on major components like axle shafts and ball joints where a lost (or loosened) nut can cause accidents, even fatal accidents.

How do you remove axle nut caps?

How do you remove axle cap nuts?

1. Pull the car into a safe and level location when your tire flattens.
2. Put the pliers over one of the lug nut covers and press the handle together using your fingers or palm.
3. Pull the pliers toward you to remove the caps.

How do you remove speed nut?

get some needlenose and grasp each end of the rectangular speed washers (the long side). Squeeze, and the washer will bend in the middle, allowing you to pull it right off. To use it again, just flatten it out. Break the push nut with a screwdriver or chisel.

How do you remove a roller shaft cap nut?

The cap and roller are held onto the shaft by a pal nut. The best way to remove the pal nut is to grab it with a pair of pliers and rock it back and forth until the pal nut deforms enough to pull off the end of the shaft. A pal nut is a one-time use product.

How do you remove a push nut from a wheel?

One way to remove a push nut is by inserting the top of a sharp flathead screwdriver or a chisel between the teeth of the push nut and the bolt. Pry the teeth of the push nut up until they bend or break, allowing the push nut to be removed from the bolt.

What are PAL nuts?

Palnuts. Palnuts have a large washer base that allow them to span a large or odd-shaped hole. They are able to distort under load and return to their original shape because of their spring-like steel. When properly tightened, the steel can be flexible enough to provide a self-locking action.

How do Nylock nuts work?

Nyloc nuts feature a nylon collar in the top portion of the nut that locks the nut in place by essentially squeezing the threads of the bolt as the nut is tightened. In scientific terms, the friction that is created by the radial compressive force of the nut turning against the thread prevents it from loosening.

What is a tinnerman nut?

Speed Nuts Flat Type Speed Nuts are flat-type push-on fasteners that are a strong replacement for lock washers, threaded nuts and spanner washers. Applied over studs, rivets, tubing, nails and other un-threaded parts, They take a “bite” on metal, plastic or wood while providing a secure grip on smooth or hard surfaces.