2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee wheel hub

2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
80,000 MILES • 3.7L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MOONRAKER788
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I changed the hub assembly on front left. When doing so I noticed the Axel nut isn't retained with a cotter pin or any retaining clip. Should there be one, is this be normal?
Sep 10, 2014 at 11:20 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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It is OK Nut is not quite a circle more oval so when torqued to proper setting it remains tight
Sep 10, 2014 at 11:38 AM
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