Smushed axle threads
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Smushed axle threads
Hi.
I am working on my wheel bearings and I noticed that the threads on the axle on the passenger side are smushed and the nut cannot thread all the way on. I did notice that the nut was not threaded up to the wheel bearing previously too before I started this, which is probably the reason this bearing went bad in the first place so I do not want to put a new bearing on just to have this issue happen all over again.
So, how should I go about repairing the threads? I do not have a die that large and would prefer not have to buy one just for this one job. Could threading the nut on slowly and backing it off over and over work? Or would I end up just ruining the nut too?
Thanks!
I am working on my wheel bearings and I noticed that the threads on the axle on the passenger side are smushed and the nut cannot thread all the way on. I did notice that the nut was not threaded up to the wheel bearing previously too before I started this, which is probably the reason this bearing went bad in the first place so I do not want to put a new bearing on just to have this issue happen all over again.
So, how should I go about repairing the threads? I do not have a die that large and would prefer not have to buy one just for this one job. Could threading the nut on slowly and backing it off over and over work? Or would I end up just ruining the nut too?
Thanks!
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I can't seem to find an axle stub at any local shops, I'd have to order it. Truck is currently on stands in the backyard and I would like to get it down and on the road again. I also found an "Axle spindle threading set" available through AutoZone's tool rental program. Any idea on what size the threads of the axle nut are?
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I would try a hand grinder and trim the mushroomed threads around the axle. Then changing over to a 3 inch cutting wheel carefully trace the threads out from where they're clean. I don't suggest cutting off the last 1/4 of the axle stub.
If that fails, then I'd locate an axle stub.
It sounds like the PO couldn't get the axle out and used a BFH.
If that fails, then I'd locate an axle stub.
It sounds like the PO couldn't get the axle out and used a BFH.
Last edited by Warlock_III; 01-17-2016 at 11:24 AM. Reason: typo
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I would try a hand grinder and trim the mushroomed threads around the axle. Then changing over to a 3 inch cutting wheel carefully trace the threads out from where they're clean. I don't suggest cutting off the last 1/4 of the axle stub.
If that fails, then I'd locate an axle stub.
It sounds like the PO couldn't get the axle out and used a BFH.
If that fails, then I'd locate an axle stub.
It sounds like the PO couldn't get the axle out and used a BFH.
Also, last night I tried slowly moving the nut on a quarter turn and backing it off over and over till I was able to bottom it out. The threads are a lot better now, but still have quite a bit of resistance to them. I think I will be able to get it torqued down, but I would still like them cleaner.
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