CV Axle nut...what size is it?

[Mr T]

Folks:

Doing a left front Hub replacement. Want to make sure I have the right size long socket for the hub nut for the cv joint. I drive an ‘08 Yukon Denali; I’m sure all are the same, but just in case. I’ve ordered ACDelco replacement HUB and knockoff axle since I’ve heard the hub should be OEM—if possible—but the axle isn’t as critical in terms of OEM quality.

Thanks!


TKH

 

[gooffeyguy]

I believe it's 35mm. I'd have to check out in the garage to make sure, but it's either 35mm or 36mm

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[Mr T]

Glad I asked because I don’t have a 35 or 36mm deep socket on hand. Thx.

 

[Wolfbraid]

Mine was 36 on my 07 Yukon 4WD.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Yup, just checked and it's 36mm

Also have a good/long torque wrench when you tighten it. Torque spec is like 177 ft lbs

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[jerryjoe28]

36mm. .... some part stores will let u rent one from them

 

[swathdiver]

My original nuts were 35mm and the Dorman replacement is 36mm. They are not to be re used. The bolts on the back can be reused and go to 133 ft lbs. Stop by and borrow mine, no use buying them when you'll only need them every 100K miles!

 

[HiHoeSilver]

My original nuts were 35mm and the Dorman replacement is 36mm. They are not to be re used. The bolts on the back can be reused and go to 133 ft lbs. Stop by and borrow mine, no use buying them when you'll only need them every 100K miles!

X2. I ended up with both sockets. Lol

 

[gooffeyguy]

When I first changed the hub on my 2001 I used the 36mm socket and it worked fine to remove the factory nut. Not sure if the nut I installed was 35 or 36, but the 36mm socket worked fine on that also.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[swathdiver]

X2. I ended up with both sockets. Lol

Yep, have both too. Used the 36 to remove the original 35 and then got the 35 mm socket as a gift off my Amazon wish list.