2002 Ford Explorer right rear axel

2002 FORD EXPLORER
80,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PAPA54
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while doing a brake job my son said something was loose. Helooked and found a large nnnut or bolt was loose which held the axel in, he put the tire back on and it would slide back n forth, he removed the tire again and tried to find a wrench large for the bolt bhead . nothing would fit it now heres what threw me apparentaly this bolt had a nut on the back side that held it all together. tightened with his fingers as much as possible.
what is the bolt and what does it do?
Apr 6, 2009 at 2:27 PM
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BLACKOP555
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front or rearwheel drive?

can you get a picture?
Apr 6, 2009 at 9:16 PM
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thx men for a quick reply , i didnt see it because i am an old tired worn out vietnam veteran. i called around and found a friend who i know wont cheat me and he is a mechanis and gonna fix the car for her. i try to help her because she is on a fixed income which barely gets her by .. thx again for being so quick.. papa54
Apr 6, 2009 at 10:33 PM
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wish you luck and i hope its a cheap fix.

thanks for serviing in the military!
Apr 7, 2009 at 6:34 PM
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