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Acuta73
05-10-2012, 08:33 PM
The damn spindle nut is keyed and I can't find the right wrench to pull it. Anyone have a PN for one, or some variety of work-around?

Seriously screwed at the moment, can't get the IFS apart to replace things.
camoit
05-10-2012, 09:42 PM
Picture please.... Some types have a small Allen set screw in them. IDK about yours.
Acuta73
05-10-2012, 09:50 PM
Damn, gonna have to wait til tomorrow for that. Buttoned everything back up.
camoit
05-10-2012, 09:53 PM
Did you wipe away the greese from the lock nut?
Acuta73
05-10-2012, 11:18 PM
No, pulled the cap so I could figure out how big around the hub was. Didn't want to pull crap out because I have to drive it to work tomorrow night.

I have a large impact socket that will fit in, I might be able to grind it to make a tool. Would take forever, though.
mllrtm79
05-11-2012, 10:03 AM
maybe this will help...
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?pageId=0900c1528008904f
Acuta73
05-11-2012, 03:50 PM
Other than a good pic of the spindle nut, not really unfortunately. Same stuff in the Haynes manual.

Here's probably a better pic than I can take showing the nut:

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s69/Ssrogg/Hub.gif
camoit
05-11-2012, 05:00 PM
hammer and a punch. Under that jam nut is a locking ring with bolts in it. Otherwise it's either a 2 or 4 prong tool they use. It won't be that tight. 40 Ft.Lb or so. 3 smacks and she will turn free. If what I'm seeing is correct for your truck. The locking hub comes off as an assemble with the removal of 1 cir-clip and spacer.
pennyman1
05-16-2012, 08:00 PM
There is a listing on ebay for the spindle locknut socket under mitsubishi mighty max:
pennyman1
05-16-2012, 08:02 PM
There is a listing on ebay for the spindle locknut socket under Dodge ram 50 :http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lock-Nut-Wrench-Dodge-Ram-50-Truck-/360389910128?hash=item53e8e99e70&item=360389910128&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr and its only 9.99!!!
Acuta73
05-17-2012, 07:46 AM
HELL yes, good find! Thank you!
shakenbake
12-23-2012, 01:04 PM
does any one know where to buy the spacer (washer) for the Auto Hub
Its the small washer that goes on before the circle clamp on final assembly.

Shake.