All lock nuts "lose" some ability, however small, to hold torque when loosened. However like everything on the vehicle, it is designed to hold more than it does. Some of us have had 240,000+ miles of trouble free operation using/reusing the original fastener(s).These cars use what is known as a 'prevailing torque hub nut' - these types of fasteners lose their ability to stay tight once they are removed.
Those threads are referring to the rear. None said about the front. And I didnt take it as mean. ThanksNot trying to be mean when I say this but..
I have read a bunch of threads that state the nut is a one time use.. And should be replaced.
Karl
Karl,
Probably cause that is what the Ford Shop Manual says to do.
Yesterday I tried to buy the NAPA aftermarket replacement for the hub retaining nut for my 95 since I doubt the front end is going to stay together long and I had to replace a hub now. I refused to buy them since they are just a "nut"...no internal plates that are deformed to hold the nut tight on the spindle or axle shaft. But you may look at it differently. Less expensive than OEM. Also Rockauto sell a replacement....also cheaper than $12.00 each.
Failure of military aircraft has enormous consequences... failure of a hub bearing has small consequence mostly inconvenience.I was a Helicopter Mechanic in the US Army, and they (The Army) were very strict on replacing nuts, and not reusing anything... I guess that's where I get the thought of.. If it says to replace it I do.
Failure of military aircraft has enormous consequences... failure of a hub bearing has small consequence mostly inconvenience.
These nuts don't just let go and the wheels go flying off.. if they were to loosen, noise, vibrations, wobble, bad tracking, etc would alert the driver to a serious problem.. The problem would be SO apparent that no normal person possessing an IQ of 80 or more would continue to operate the vehicle in that way.
bingo.....