Front Axle Nut  $2.50 251407671 at Bus Depot.

I'd be surprised if they were NLA at the dealer.  Maybe try a different
dealer?

That said, I certainly *have* reused them, without having my front wheels
fall off.  You'll usually find that they "snug up" to a different spot than
before so you're working on a fresh spot on the nut.  I'll usually use a
punch and put 2-3 dimples in the nut along the line of the grove in the
axle.
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Tom Young                       '81 Vanagon
Lafayette, CA 94549         '82 Westfalia
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Kurt Camealy" <camealy@CTSR.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 10:12 AM
Subject: Front Bearings

Due to my front end complete overhaul I have the rotors off the spindles to
get the lower ball joints out.  The bearings feel good and I was going to
repack them and reinstall.  My question is with the peening nut.  It says to
not reuse it and I can see why for safety reasons.  Having a front wheel
fall off would kinda ruin my day.  I called the dealer and they are not able
to get them anymore.  Is there any similar nut available at any of the major
parts stores or am I going to have to buy a bearing kit mail order?  Does
anyone know the part number?

PS:  How do you get your hands on the parts CD for the Vanagons?

Thanks,

87 Wolfsburg GL