Axle nut different

Tiny
ADAM RUDEN
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  • 1998 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • 2,000,000 MILES
Replaced driver axle and it came with a different nut. The nut has no spot for cotter pin. I torqued it correctly. But can't get it past cotter key hole. I also did bearing and hub.
Monday, August 5th, 2019 AT 1:59 AM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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Hi Adam,

Did the axle nut that did not have the cotter pin have some other way of preventing it from loosing? Like a lock washer or anything? If not, sounds like the wrong axle nut. I would recommend calling the supplier of the part and telling them what it is doing so they can tell you if that was as design. If not, I would reuse your old nut and use the castle lock cap and a cotter pin. Long story short, you don't want to risk that loosening.

Let me know if you have questions or what the supplier says. Thanks
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Monday, August 5th, 2019 AT 4:39 PM

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