I need help with the front wheel bearing hub assembly

2003 DODGE RAM
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I am replacing the front hub bearing assembly. what size socket do I need to remove the axle nut
Dec 17, 2011 at 7:01 PM
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This nut is going to be a large one. It should be a 43mm, but they make a special tool that you can most likely rent rather than buying one as they are not cheap. I would suggest looking info OTC 6006.

Here is a guide that will help with doing this. Clearly this is going to be slightly different, but it will have good info.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bearing-hub-replacement

Please see the info attached and we can answer questions after you run through this material.

Please let me know what you find.

Thanks
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