Axle nut different

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ADAM RUDEN
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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.
Aug 4, 2019 at 6:59 PM
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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
Aug 5, 2019 at 9:39 AM
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