If I'm in a bind and don't have a replacement drive axle bolt, can I just red loctite the old one?

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03-12-2008, 08:26 AM

Jsmooth65

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If I'm in a bind and don't have a replacement drive axle bolt, can I just red loctite the old one?

Or am I asking for (more) trouble when trying to take that dude off?

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03-12-2008, 09:32 AM

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Pretty sure big torque + what... 1/2-turn? means it's a one-use stretch bolt

I might do it temporarily if you're really in a jam, but then replace it with a properly torqued new one ASAP.

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03-12-2008, 10:13 PM

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It's a one-use but I've re-used them before under certain circumstances...never came apart on me

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03-13-2008, 07:53 AM

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FYI: A new one of these from the stealership costs $25

No joke. LOL.

I'm replacing a front wheel bearing (I have the housing style) and I need it faster than the online shops could get it to me without paying out my *** for shipping. SO I sourced one from my local car parts store for $79. The last one I did came from ECS and included the housing bolts plus the drive axle bolt. The car parts store doesn't know whats included in this one, and I am picking it up today. If it doesn't have the bolt, I will be red loctiting, applying big torque + 3/4 turn ;-) If its a stretch bolt, just need to stretch it more LOL

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