caperinmuskoka Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 well replacing another part on the 2012 front passenger side wheel bearing Only 65,000 km. Bought a premium SKF one 250.00 CAN with tax. I am just trying to search the web for the axle nut size and axle nut torque specs. can't seem to find anything. I have a 36 mm I have from my Pontiac Grand Prix didn't check yet on the size .Any info will help , . Will be doing the work in a week or so................Thanks ,......Caper....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I don't have the but measurement but here are some torque values if you need: Installation INSTALLATION FRONT HUB AND BEARING MOUNTING Install the hub and bearing (1) by sliding it over the half shaft and into the knuckle. Install the four bolts (2) fastening the hub and bearing (1) to the knuckle (3). Tighten the four bolts to 48 N·m (35 ft. lbs.). Install the brake rotor, disc brake caliper and adapter. (Refer to Brakes/Hydraulic/Mechanical/ROTOR, Brake - Installation) HUB NUT NOTE Always install a new hub nut. The original hub nut is one-time use only and should be discarded when removed. Clean all foreign matter from the threads of the half shaft outer C/V joint. Install the hub nut (1) on the end of the half shaft (2) and lightly tighten it. While a helper applies the brakes to keep the hub from rotating, tighten the hub nut (1) to 160 N·m (118 ft. lbs.). TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING Install the tire and wheel assembly (1) (Refer to 22 - Tires and Wheels - Installation). Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.). Lower the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caperinmuskoka Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Thanks for your reply, I checked the SKF website and they list the torque for the front Dodge Journey Wheel Bearing 2009-2012 as 97 ft./lbs. so now I am confused......Also new nut should be used, Didn't know that either............Still would like to know the axle nut size, .......thanks again .......caper.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Waldron Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 it will be a 32 or 34 mm cant remember which. if you have a 36 mm stick it up to it an if it will touch the points on the nut its a 34 mm if it will spin around the nut its a 32 mm. 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caperinmuskoka Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Journey -SeXT................Where did you get the info (link) you posted?.Thanks...............Just wondering about the 118 ft/lbs. for the nut............Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 The info is from the Chilton Online Manual.....maybe Journeyman425 who has access to the Dodge service manual could give the correct torque values. Sorry for any confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erkdajerk Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 I was surprised that I couldn't confirm the axle nut size anywhere online. Anyway...I just swapped out one of the front hub assemblies on my 2011 Journey and I can confirm that the axle (hub) nut is 32mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caperinmuskoka Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Thanks, did mine a few weeks ago, forgot to post the 32 mm size axle nut, how many KM on your 2011 R/T when the wheel bearing went on you? Mine was very tight to remove after the four hub mounting bolts were removed. ........Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erkdajerk Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 I Bought it in August and it has about 125000 Km on it. It was a chore to remove the old one. I had to gradually work it out using a hammer and chisel as a wedge. It was surprising how much rust was present in a 3-4 yr old vehicle. It looks like poor design is partially to blame. Salt and water can get in there from the drive shaft side of the knuckle. .I slathered the new one with antiseize so hopefully that'll make things easier for the next time. At least the Moog hub assembly I bought has a lifetime warranty so it'll just be my labour next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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