Axle Nut Size?

**GPCharlie** · 04-20-2016

Does anyone know what the size of the axle nuts are on the front wheels? Getting ready to replace my wheel hub assemblies and want ot make sure I have the correct size socket before I get started. Thanks!

**stealthee** · 04-20-2016

Beleive its actually 34mm, but most people including myself, have gotten away with using 36mm.

**markpa** · 04-20-2016

^^^ some are 35 and you can get by with a 36. Trying it on a 34 may be pushing it.

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**buck531** · 04-20-2016

I use a 36 MM on mine. It's loose but it works.

**GTPpower** · 04-20-2016

I've seen anywhere from a 32-36, depending on which axle you have.

**GPCharlie** · 04-20-2016

It's a 2000 GT if that helps sort out the size. I've looked in the factory service manual but is does not address fastener sizes.

**GPCharlie** · 04-20-2016

The axles are the original ones that came on the car. I've owned it since it was new.

**chris99gtp** · 04-20-2016

When I replaced my cv axles, the old one was a 35 mm but the new axles were 34mm.

**Burbman** · 04-20-2016

The axle nuts on my 98 GT, 01 GT and 02 GTP are all 34mm. FYI, if you go to Advance Auto, they have an axle socket set as a loaner tool that you can use for free. They basically charge you the $65 cost of the set then refund it when you bring it back. You can own a set for $35 (after 20% coupon ) from Harbor Freight, that's the set I have. They come in handy.

You should also have a 1/2" drive torque wrench, the spec on the axle nut is 118 ft lbs, overtightening the axle nut will cause premature bearing wear and failure. On sale for $22 at Harbor Freight.

Public Service Message: axle nuts are one-time-use, they use a special stretch-to-fit locking process. You should use new axle nuts if you remove them, but almost nobody does....

**rottonj** · 04-20-2016

Did a set of fronts not too long ago on a 2004, 34 was too big and was sloppy on the nut. This is what I used.

http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-4943-2-...ilpage_o05_s01