Anyone know what size the wheel bearing nut is in Standard and Metric?
Nov 17, 2018 at 8:34 PM
Wheel bearing nut size
2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
MATTHEW MARCUM
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.
I just replaced one of these a week ago. If I recall, it was 36mm. That works out to roughly 1 7/16"
I hope this helps.
Let me know if you have other questions.
Joe
I just replaced one of these a week ago. If I recall, it was 36mm. That works out to roughly 1 7/16"
I hope this helps.
Let me know if you have other questions.
Joe
Nov 17, 2018 at 9:03 PM
Can you use a wrench on it?
Nov 17, 2018 at 9:04 PM
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You can, but a socket and torque wrench are needed because you need to torque it to the manufacturer's specs.
There are two style nuts that can be used. Tighten the old style nut (picture 1) to 385 Nm (284 ft. lbs.). Tighten the new style nut (picture 2) to 235 Nm (173 ft. lbs.).
There are two style nuts that can be used. Tighten the old style nut (picture 1) to 385 Nm (284 ft. lbs.). Tighten the new style nut (picture 2) to 235 Nm (173 ft. lbs.).
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Nov 17, 2018 at 9:33 PM
What if you do no have a torque wrench what can you use?
Nov 17, 2018 at 9:39 PM