Thread: Rear axle nut
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Old 12-06-2021, 10:39 AM   #13
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Default Re: Rear axle nut

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Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde View Post
There is no requirement for a hardened washer that I can find in any Ford literature!

In my opinion, hardening causes embrittlement and that is undesirable in a part subjected to bending as is the washer in question. Stop over-torquing the axle nut if the washer is being damaged.
That's your opinion, others may vary.
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