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Description
Maintain and service truck wheel bearing locknuts with precision using the Lang Tools 3-1/4" 8-Point Locknut Socket (1209). This specialized tool is engineered to provide a secure and accurate fit for the unique eight-point locknuts found on many heavy-duty trucks. Its design ensures proper engagement, crucial for applying the correct torque specifications during wheel bearing adjustments and replacements.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
- Optimized Fit: Specifically designed with an 8-point configuration to precisely engage truck wheel bearing locknuts, ensuring a secure grip and preventing slippage during use.
- Torque Wrench Compatibility: Features a 3/4" square drive opening, making it perfectly compatible with standard torque wrenches for accurate and controlled tightening.
- Essential for Maintenance: Facilitates the correct servicing of truck wheel bearings, which is vital for vehicle safety, stability, and extending the lifespan of the wheel assembly.
- Reliable Construction: Made from durable steel, providing the strength and integrity needed for repeated use in demanding professional environments.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Socket Size: 3-1/4 inches
- Point Configuration: 8-Point
- Drive Size: 3/4 inch square drive
- Dimensions: 3.438" x 3.688" x 3.688"
- Included: One Lang Tools 3-1/4" 8-Point Locknut Socket (1209)
HOW TO USE:
- Prepare the Vehicle: Safely lift and support the truck using appropriate jacks and jack stands. Remove the wheel and any outer hub components to expose the wheel bearing locknut.
- Select the Right Tools: Attach the Lang Tools 3-1/4" 8-Point Locknut Socket (1209) securely to a 3/4" square drive torque wrench.
- Engage the Locknut: Carefully position the socket onto the truck wheel bearing locknut, ensuring all 8 points of the socket fully engage with the nut.
- Apply Torque: Follow the truck manufacturer's specifications for loosening or tightening the locknut. Use the torque wrench to apply the precise amount of force required. For loosening, turn counter-clockwise. For tightening, turn clockwise until the specified torque is reached.
- Reassemble: Once the locknut is properly serviced, reassemble the wheel and hub components according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Verify: Double-check all connections and ensure everything is securely in place before lowering the vehicle.
BENEFITS OF USING LANG TOOLS 3-1/4" 8-POINT LOCKNUT SOCKET (1209):
- Allows for precise application of torque, preventing damage to wheel bearings from improper tightening.
- Enhances safety on the road by ensuring truck wheel bearings are properly secured and adjusted.
- Streamlines the process of servicing truck wheel bearing locknuts, making maintenance tasks more efficient.
- Helps extend the operational life of truck wheel bearings by facilitating correct installation and adjustment.
- Provides a professional-grade solution for a common heavy-duty vehicle maintenance requirement.
FEATURES:
- Octagonal profile for specialized truck axle nuts.
- Specifically shaped for wheel bearing locknut engagement.
- Designed to withstand significant rotational force.
- Single-piece construction for enhanced integrity.
- Optimized for consistent performance in truck repair.
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