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Can you tell me the size of the nut for the rear axle on a 2006 Ford Explorer?
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The 2006 Ford Explorer uses a 22 mm nut to secure the rear axle, holding the hub to the axle. This hub is where the wheel bolts onto. It's advised to replace the axle nut with a new one if you have to remove it. When tightening, make sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendation of 180 ft/lbs of torque using a torque wrench and a socket. A loose axle nut can lead to wheel bearing damage due to vibration and movement, whereas an overly tight nut can also cause harm to the wheel bearing.
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The back spindle nut measures 36 millimeters in size.
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The rear axle nut size for the 2006 Ford Explorer is the spindle nut with dimensions M22-1.5, requiring a 32mm hex size.
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The measurement definitely isn't 32 millimeters. According to my source, the 36 millimeter tool in my hand fits perfectly over the axle nut.
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