2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 2001 hub assembly question

[TMills]

I was under the truck checking things out (actually changing oil and other maintenance) when I noticed that one of the bolts that attaches the hub assembley to the axle had backed out about 3/8" and another one has come completly out. What can be causing this? I jacked the tire off the ground and tried to see if the bearing was loose, but the tire had no movement in or out at all. I picked up another bolt and tried to thread it into the hole where I lost a bolt and it would not start. So now I have a spare bolt and three tight bolts holding the hub on. What do I need to do here?



Todd

 

[lrox]

Have you owned the truck since new? Have you had the ball joints replaced? You may be able to repair the threads with a chaser, or just replace the hub.

 

[TMills]

I have not owned the truck since new, but I have owned it the past 70,000 mi. The ball joints have been replaced. They are about 20,000 mi. old.

I guess what I am trying to figure out is why the bolts keep backing out. Will the hub be ok with just three bolts? It still feels tight.



todd

 

[Houser]

Sounds like the guy who replaced your ball joints forgot to tighten the hub bolts. Better check the other side to. I think the torque is supposed to be 45#.



Mike W.

Just had my hubs off to replace the axle joints. What a project.