1993 Toyota Corolla Axel nut

1993 TOYOTA COROLLA
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Suspension problem
1993 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I replaced my passenger side cv shaft assembly and can never get the AXEL NUT and RETAINER to get the correct tension. If i tighten it too much the wheel doesnt spin and if not tight enough it makes a clunking sound. Is there a corect protocol for this .?
Feb 12, 2010 at 4:58 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You will have a problem with the hub or bearing, as you can do these up dead tight with out a problem, i think you better check fore a problem around the bearing and retainer.

mark (mhpautos)
Feb 12, 2010 at 7:17 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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These are equipped with a pressed in bearing, axle nut should be tightened to 100lbft.
As Mark pointed out you may have a problem with the bearing housing, like a cracked housing.
Feb 12, 2010 at 11:57 PM
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