ShadowTek Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I finally found the proper socket for the wheel bearing locknut at a local Napa for like $15. Evercraft 776-9179 (2 lug spindle nut wrench) It's a 1/2" drive socket, but they still call it a wrench. lol Just figured I'd post this since it seemed hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Thank you. There is also a unit meant for a GM that has 4 prongs instead of two. You just grind 2 of them off and you are set. I can't recall the part number, but I know it has been posted as well. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headpeace Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 good info, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Cool thanks man, I'll go grab one. I have a GM one and ground two tabs of like B said but it doesn't fit exactly right. It gets you by though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 ummm... I use needle nose pliers and an adjustable wrench. Shouldn't be so tight that you need a socket for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 If you follow the FSM you do. Tighten to 72-75ft/lbs then back off and adjust with a scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaBigPerm Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I just used a pair of Philips-head screwdrivers that fit and used a wrench between them for turning leverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 That works if you really need to but Every time I did it without the socket, my bearings would be loose a few thousand miles later. I did it for years like that. But like scotty says "How many times do I have to tell you, the right tool for the right job!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 ummm... I use needle nose pliers and an adjustable wrench. Shouldn't be so tight that you need a socket for it. If you follow the FSM you do. Tighten to 72-75ft/lbs then back off and adjust with a scale. ^Exactly. There is a high initial torque to make sure to seat the races (I don't like it because it is begging to brinell them), but otherwise it is in the 2ft/lb range. I made sure to seat the new races very well, did a moderate initial torque (20ft/lbs or so), then set at the proper tension. Drove it a few hundred miles and then re-checked them. They were fine, but I always check wheel bearings a second time after a bit of driving. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Yeah its quite high. That's what I thought whenI skimmed through to see if there was anything special I'd need to do. "Do what now?! Alright folks..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 definately a second on the recheck after a week or so of driving. Haven't had a problem yet but it only takes once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 (edited) On 3/2/2014 at 8:19 PM, ShadowTek said: I finally found the proper socket for the wheel bearing locknut at a local Napa for like $15. Evercraft 776-9179 (2 lug spindle nut wrench) Resurrecting to add useful info for those shopping for alternatives or fabricating their own.2-1/4" OD 1-15/16"ID Tabs are 3/16" Evercraft 7769179 still comes up at NAPA and appears to be the cheapest price local and online. Elsewhere there's Sunex 10202 4 Wheel Drive Spindle Nut Wrench and OTC 7698 2-1/4" Wheel Bearing Locknut Socket. Edited November 22, 2018 by MY1PATH more part numbers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 http://www.autopart.com/TOOLS/TOOLSMAIN/tool/T_4170.htm This is where I bought mine and one for another member as a secret santa gift. Many years ago actually lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backpacker Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 On 3/5/2014 at 2:37 PM, k9sar said: ummm... I use needle nose pliers and an adjustable wrench. Shouldn't be so tight that you need a socket for it. You have to torque the bearing down to spec, loosen, them make it hand tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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