rear axle nut locking key???

[xjeepyjx]

does anyone know where i can get the rear axle locking key on rear axle of my w350? anyone have a part number?they were missing. also what is the torque for the axle nut?

[9297oldram]

Are you talking about the little wedge you hammer in? Dorman has them most auto parts stores should be able to get them for you.

[9297oldram]

I found a part no. Dorman 81036

[hounddogks76]

if you can't find one, i use a small flat washer, just cut the washer in half and drive it it the same as the key.

[cumminsprince]

I had a problem with mine and i used stage eight locking fasteners for the Dana 60 front. It worked and the drivers side bearings and seales dont leak anymore.
Stage 8 Off Road Fasteners | Locking Fastener Hope this helps it defenitly made my life easier.

[9297oldram]

The stage 8 or the old fashion kind with 2 nuts and a washer in the middle of them that you bend a tab over. The wedges sometimes fall out.

[hounddogks76]

The stage 8 looks great, thanks for posting the link!

[jmd4x4]

I torqued my axel nut to 30lbs, I tried what the manuel said but it was to loose after I backed off the nut. I tighten the nut till the drum is hard to turn then loosen it and then tighten it to 30lbs.

hope this helps
jmd

[9297oldram]

Torque is 120-140 ft. lbs. then i'll rotate the drum and smack it with a rubber mallet on the edge and check torque again. If it moved i'll repeat and if it didn't move back nut off about 1/4 turn and spin drum to see if it spins ok.