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Dana 27 Axle Nut Size

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

  1. Dec 11, 2018
    Dgroshek

    Dgroshek Member

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    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?
     
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    Focker

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

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    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.
     
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    Richard in AZ

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

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    From my memory its 2 and a 1/16
     
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    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    Focker

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

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

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    [​IMG]?
     
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    Focker

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

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    Howard... Very well could have been what I used. :D
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer

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    BTDT :oops:
     
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    Bowbender

    Bowbender I'm workin' on it!

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    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.
     
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    radshooter

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    I used a standard 2 1/16 socket. I think it was 3/4 drive. No clearance issues.
     
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  11. Dec 12, 2018
    Henri Watson

    Henri Watson Member

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    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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