Socket Size Needed to Remove and Re-Torque Nut for Replacing Nev-R-Lube Bearing

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I am going to help a friend change a nev-r-lube bearing on an 8000 pound axle and wanted to know the size of socket needed to remove and re-torque the nut. I havent seen one for several years but seems like they were bigger that normal axle nuts.

asked by: Donald D

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I spoke with my contact at Dexter regarding the Nev-R-Lube Bearing # 31-71-3 that you will be replacing. He stated that you will just need a 1-1/2 inch socket for the 1.42-1.44 inch nut. This is the same size socket needed for a standard spindle nut.

expert reply by: Chris R

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I checked with Dexter and here is the information on tightening the spindle nut on your 8K axle: 1. After placing the hub, bearings, washers, and spindle nut back on the axle spindle in reverse order as detailed in the previous section on hub…

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Answer 2

A brake axle would have brakes, either electric or hydraulic drum or disc brakes while an idler hub would have no brakes. Many times, a tandem axle trailer will have one braking axle and one idler axle. The 3500 lb capacity #35545I-EZ-89 axle you…

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Answer 3

Normal operating temperatures for drum brakes range from 150-400 degrees F. During certain stopping conditions the brake heat can exceed 600 degrees. The effectiveness and stopping power of the brakes is significantly reduced at these higher…

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Answer 4

The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust electric trailer brakes can be manually adjusted. There are a couple teeth of the adjustment wheel that are exposed just under the lever that you referenced. I have attached a photo showing the teeth. You will likely need a…

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Answer 5

Hey Mike, thanks for stopping by! When initially adjusting your Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes #23-468-469, you will want to have the truck and trailer on a smooth level surface, slowly accelerate to 20 MPH, then step on the truck…

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Answer 6

Thanks for reaching out about this! The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes #K23-478-479 might need an initial adjustment when they are first installed. What you're looking for is a slight drag from the brake pads when you spin the hub.…

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Answer 7

Yes the Bearing Buddy part #BB1980A-SS is correct for the Dexter hub you have #8-247-50UC3 and then for the bearing kit part #BK2-100 is also correct! You made my job easy.

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The Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized #AKIHUB-545-35-G-EZ-K does not come with the spindle nut. That would come with your axle. For a 3,500 lb axle you would want the Spindle Nut Kit for EZ Lube Axles…

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Answer 9

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 10

Spindle nuts do not get torqued down hard so normally people will use a set of channel locks or a large crescent wrench when installing spindle nuts when installing the part #31-71-3.

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Answer 11

Any time your vehicle is placed in reverse, whether you are towing or not, the alarm will sound on the Curt Trailer Connector Adapter with Backup Alarm item #C57102. To have the same connector without the beeping sound you will want the Curt Trailer…

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Answer 12

You can absolutely store the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness #HM11143865 in the hatch of your 2013 Subaru Outback when you aren't using it instead of routing it outside the vehicle. The connector end will be long enough to hang…

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Socket Size Needed to Remove and Re-Torque Nut for Replacing Nev-R-Lube Bearing

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