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Old 11-25-2008, 06:20 PM
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Default Front bearings question. 2k dakota.

I am going to do them once i get all the parts but I am wondering what size nut goes on the spindle. I went to autozone and they didn't have any sockets that would fit. I have the 2wd 3.9. Sorry for all the stupid questions. If theres anybody that I could email instead of spamming the boards lol that would be nice.
 
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I believe it's a 32 mm. I had to take it off and I used the largest socket I have from what I recall, but just try it out on the nut. Take your hub off.
 
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Nobody has been able to help me so far on the seal question lol, do you have to buy wheel bearing seals for it also? Even though it's a sealed unit?
 

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Old 11-25-2008, 08:26 PM
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no. sealed is sealed... lol. when I did mine it was remove the tire, disk brakes, than the 3 bolts on the rear side and the middle nut, which i think is 32 mm...
 
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Old 11-25-2008, 08:28 PM
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Just worried.. if i got over 70 i swear the bearings scream at me but under 70 it's fine, no vibration. Just had balance done on tires also. I have to do it myself and the only thing I will really be worried about is i don't know how to torque the bolts since I can't afford a torque wrench. I was told to turn till it stops with hand then do one whole turn and it should be fine. Also i just saw part of the repair manual, it says to put grease on the spindle. Do you recommend any synthetic grease for the spindle?
 

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