mowermech wrote:
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.
What would you call the "spindle" part of a full floating housing? I call it a spindle because I can't think of anything better. Another terminology thing that can get people mixed up is a front spindle or steering knuckle. The spindle is on the steering knuckle and where the wheel bearing sits. Lots of people and books call the whole thing the spindle.
The parts on the socket that stick out and go into the "holes" in the nut I call pins but have seen them called lugs. I don't like the term tangs. I think tangs are the part of the tin piece that fits between the 2 hub nuts and bend over to keep them tight, if it has that type of retaining system.
It would be so much nicer if parts all went by the same name no matter where you live or made the vehicle.
