04 Vue 3.5 AWD Front Axle Nut Size

[louis1971]

Time to replace yet another front wheel bearing / hub assy on my 04 Vue 3.5 AWD. Had the first one done under warranty, but am tackling this one myself since it's now out of warranty and the dealership wants $260 just for the hub assy, not counting labor.

My issue... Does anyone know the "correct" size of the front axle nut? I've seen different posts of 30, 32, and 34mm.

For anyone who needs it, the lug nuts are 19mm and the bolts to remove the bearing / hub assy from the knuckle are 13mm.

[ssicarman]

The axle shaft nut on the front is 34 mm.

[Bigdaddy94sc2]

Almost positive it is a 34mm. I usually just grab it in size order from my toolbox....:D

[louis1971]

Thanks!!! 34MM it was.

[wlhawk]

I got a 34 mm socket to change the bearing assy last year and will probable never need to use it again. Most of the prices I found for the front hub assy were around $100.