Joe417 wrote:
This is hilarious. I didn't mean to cause an argument. And I don't mind the safety cautions, as I'm fairly certain Darwin based his theories on some of the mechanics in my area.
For anyone who didn't under stand the question, on my 2500 the rear end has floating axles. To remove the parking brake backer plate you have to remove the axle and then the wheel spindle which is held on by a spindle nut.
The spindle nut is a round ~2 5/8in ring that is threaded to screw onto the rear spindle shaft to retain the bearings. It has 6 holes around it and requires a special socket to re-install it. The socket has 6 "lugs" about 1/4" long that fit into the holes in the nut.
NOW I see the problem! Terminology rears its ugly head, again.
When most people of my acquaintance hear the word "lugs", the7y think of the bolts that hold the wheel to the hub.
When those same people see the type of tool that is herein described, they think "tangs", not "lugs".
Terminology also explains why several posters thought a front axle was being mentioned. The machined surface for the bearings and seals on a rear axle housing, while technically a "spindle" is not often called that. Front axles, yes. Trailer axles, yes. But not usually a full-floating drive axle
Of course, anyone is free to use whatever terminology they desire, but they should be prepared to be misunderstood.
But then, I are jus' a dum ol' retired mek-a-nik. Whut ddue me no.
