Should There Be a Washer on Trailer Spindle Between Spindle Nut and Outer Bearing

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i have an older TeeNee Boat trailer 1979 vintage I am replacing the wheels and hubs that I purchased from Etrailer this week. There was no washer between the nut and outer bearing , I have had the trailer for a long time and do not recall having a washer there. is that a problem?

asked by: Dave W

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There really should be a flat washer between the outer bearing of your hub and the nut that holds it on. The washer protects the back side of the bearing from the edges and points on the back side of the spindle nut.

The Washer For 1 inch Spindle, # SW1000, is typically used on spindles that have a castle nut, like # 165686, and a cotter pin, # 165649.

A D washer, # 5-23, would be used on a spindle that has a flat side and uses the same castle nut and cotter pin setup.

A Tongue Washer, # 165863, would be used on a spindle with a groove cut through the threads, and would use the same castle nut and cotter pin setup.

A Tang Washer, # 5-101 or # 5-71, could be used with a spindle that has a D shape or a groove, and no cotter pin. The tang on this type of washer is bent up in one or places to prevent the spindle nut from turning and a cotter pin is not needed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jay

5/17/2024

I have a Dexter axle with a tang washer which broke during my last service. There was no D Washer behind it originally. . My question is do I need a d washer after the tang washer? So in this order for inside out. Bearing, D Washer, Tang Washer then Castle Nut? Or is it just Bearing, Tang Washer then Castle Nut? Thanks for confirming.

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Jameson C.

5/20/2024

@Jay It's most ideal to have the D washer but I can see how going without it probably won't create issues for most people. If you need to use the trailer go ahead and put it back together without it but long term I'd add it.

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

If you had to go without a washer, it wouldn't be the end of the world. The washer is intended to place even pressure against the outer bearing, but if you draw down the castle nut properly, you can get by without a washer, but I'd try to…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

Hey Mike, The washer is there to place even pressure on the bearing so that it doesn't bind and build heat. Since it butts up to the end of the outer bearing it will help protect it from any burrs on the back of the castle nut and help hold the…

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Answer 12

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