>  >Can anyone tell me the mm socket size needed for the rear axle nut for an
>>'88 Vanagon?
>
>46 mm, aka 1 13/16"
>
>You don't need to take it off for most brake work, and it's quite difficult
>to remove (and needs very large torque to replace -- 500 newton-meters and
>then turn it to the next position where the cotter pin will fit.

Next position tighter? Or next position looser?

Dave
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