Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo Auction Link (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Tractor Talk Discussion Forum

OT Buick axle nut

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
CWL

02-06-2008 09:10:47




Report to Moderator

I will soon be working on a 2001 front wheel drive Buick Le Sabre. The boot around the driver side inboard CV joint is starting to throw grease. What size socket do I need for the axle nut? For some reason I'm thinking 36mm, but I don't know for sure. I have a shop manual for it and it looks like an easy job, but it doesn't give the socket size needed.




[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
jose bagge

02-06-2008 13:36:51




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT Buick axle nut in reply to CWL, 02-06-2008 09:10:47  
GO WITH AN ENTIRE AXLE! most mass merchandisers have complete axles for that car for $79 or less (autozone, carquest, etc). pulling the axle aint the issue- it's taking the old joint apart that the hassle! Back in the day when axles were still stupid expensive, we used to buy special boots made out of super flexy material- and shoot 'em OVER the joint with a contraption that looked like a cross between a caulking gun and a funnel. hardly any shops actually "shoot a boot" anymore!

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
MN Scott

02-06-2008 12:05:04




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT Buick axle nut in reply to CWL, 02-06-2008 09:10:47  
Stay away from the split boots at all cost. The trouble with them is you cannot clean out all the old grease and grit from the joint. Then you cannot pack the new grease in the joint with out getting the grease on the split in the new boot so the solvent will not fuse it properly. Also consider replacing the outer boot to while you have it apart. The outer boot does the most flexing when the wheel turns.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
CWL

02-06-2008 11:05:44




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT Buick axle nut in reply to CWL, 02-06-2008 09:10:47  
Thanks for the input everybody!



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
bradk

02-06-2008 10:32:35




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT Buick axle nut in reply to CWL, 02-06-2008 09:10:47  
CWL,You"re on the right track.36mm socket.I wouldn"t waste my time with a split boot. Never understood why they even offer "em.The shafts come out so easily and boots are so easy to replace.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Wild Bill

02-06-2008 10:21:12




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT Buick axle nut in reply to CWL, 02-06-2008 09:10:47  
Split boots are a total waste of time. Replace the axle assembly.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
cj in wisconsin

02-06-2008 09:59:44




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT Buick axle nut in reply to CWL, 02-06-2008 09:10:47  
36 mm is correct if you want to replace it with oem style boot or rebuilt axle, be very careful if using the split boot or you will be doing it over



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Janicholson

02-06-2008 09:39:09




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT Buick axle nut in reply to CWL, 02-06-2008 09:10:47  
El Toro is correct. They are called split boots and they go on easily with the wheel off and the area clean of residual grease. The best are solvent cemented together and are very long lasting. Do follow the directions carefully. I have used them on 15 joints and not had any problems. Be sure to check more than one source for the correct fit and availability. JimN



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
El Toro

02-06-2008 09:17:21




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT Buick axle nut in reply to CWL, 02-06-2008 09:10:47  
I think they have a boot repair kit that can be installed without removing the rotor. Check with your local auto parts store. Hal



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy