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Dana 27 Axle Nut Size

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Dgroshek, Dec 11, 2018.

  1. Dgroshek

    Dgroshek Member

    Can anyone tell me what size the Dana 27 axle nuts are? 2 on each side. Look to be 2"? Need a socket that'll work. Also, what torque?
     
    Dgroshek, Dec 11, 2018
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  2. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I can't remeber the nut size, but I only have 2 sockets that big in my tool box.
    36mm or
    1-11/16"

    I want to say it's the 36mm. You can typically rent them from the auto parts store.

    Copied from my Disc Brake thread...

    Install the axle bearing per the FSM - "Rotate the wheel and tighten the adjustment nut until the wheel binds.
    Note: Front tire and wheel must be rotated by hand as the adjusting nut is tightened to ensure positive seating of the bearing. Then back off the adjusting nut about one-sixth turn making sure that [the] wheel rotates freely without sidewise shake. Replace the lock washers and locknut. Bend over the lock washer lip    ."

    Tip - Use a mid sized cats claw or pry bar to bend over the washer...It feels like you might break something but it works just fine.
     
    Focker, Dec 11, 2018
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  3. Richard in AZ

    Richard in AZ I just don't understand the like of patina

    From my memory its 2 and a 1/16
     
    Richard in AZ, Dec 11, 2018
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  4. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    Last edited: Dec 11, 2018
    FinoCJ, Dec 11, 2018
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  5. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    :confused:...Hmm...I can't remember what I used?
     
    Focker, Dec 11, 2018
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  6. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    [​IMG]?
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Dec 11, 2018
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  7. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Howard... Very well could have been what I used. :D
     
    Focker, Dec 11, 2018
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  8. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    BTDT :oops:
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Dec 11, 2018
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  9. Bowbender

    Bowbender I'm workin' on it!

    I have to admit, I've done the chisel thing too, but the socket is SO much more civilized.
    I bought one like James posted.
     
    Bowbender, Dec 11, 2018
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  10. radshooter

    radshooter Member

    I used a standard 2 1/16 socket. I think it was 3/4 drive. No clearance issues.
     
    radshooter, Dec 11, 2018
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  11. Henri Watson

    Henri Watson Member

    3 trips to the socket store burned 2 1/16 into my brain. Its 2 1/16.
     
    Henri Watson, Dec 12, 2018
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