Loose nut behind the wheel. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

trclee · 08-11-2016, 07:17 PM

So I recently upgraded to the ZL1 driveline kit on my 2011 SS ls3. After a few drives I noticed my axle nut on passenger side was loose. I didn't think much about it. Thought maybe it wasn't completely seated and got a false torque. Any way I made sure it was seated and torqued to spec again. This time after 40 mile drive it had backed off enough that it pushed my center cap off. I have read a few othe threads about axle nuts being loose and wether or not to stake the nut, locktite,etc... Didn't really see a definitive conclusion. So Is it possible I have a defective part somewhere? Should I stake the nut? Should I use locktite? Am I overlooking something? Any ideas?

MustangKiller · 08-11-2016, 07:18 PM

Are you referring to the axle nut sir what year is your car

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trclee · 08-11-2016, 07:31 PM

Yes the passenger side axle nut has come loose twice. 2011

68rssscamaro · 08-11-2016, 07:33 PM

Did you use a new nut, and what did you torque it to?

trclee · 08-11-2016, 07:36 PM

New nut came with the kit and spec is 199

68rssscamaro · 08-11-2016, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trclee

New nut came with the kit and spec is 199

Ok was just checking. Maybe check this thread out, or someone may have another idea

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=400817

Firefighter · 08-11-2016, 08:06 PM

Dude, I thought you were talking about me... carry on.

Black_SS10 · 08-11-2016, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firefighter

Dude, I thought you were talking about me... carry on.

dreksnot · 08-11-2016, 10:02 PM

Stake the nut.

MA2010SS · 08-12-2016, 06:10 AM

Loctite and stake the nut

Firefighter · 08-12-2016, 06:49 AM

Since this is escalating...

Locktite, stake, and weld that nut.

Really wish I had something to contribute here... lol

trclee · 08-12-2016, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firefighter

Since this is escalating...

Locktite, stake, and weld that nut.

Really wish I had something to contribute here... lol

Now we're getting somewhere.

Thanks for the input everyone.

08-11-2016, 07:17 PM	#1
trclee Drives: 2011 SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chattanooga Tn Posts: 162 View My Garage	Loose nut behind the wheel. So I recently upgraded to the ZL1 driveline kit on my 2011 SS ls3. After a few drives I noticed my axle nut on passenger side was loose. I didn't think much about it. Thought maybe it wasn't completely seated and got a false torque. Any way I made sure it was seated and torqued to spec again. This time after 40 mile drive it had backed off enough that it pushed my center cap off. I have read a few othe threads about axle nuts being loose and wether or not to stake the nut, locktite,etc... Didn't really see a definitive conclusion. So Is it possible I have a defective part somewhere? Should I stake the nut? Should I use locktite? Am I overlooking something? Any ideas? __________________ Whipple S/C,Kaotik cam, Kooks/Magnaflow exhaust,Alpine/JL Audio

08-11-2016, 07:31 PM	#3
trclee Drives: 2011 SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chattanooga Tn Posts: 162 View My Garage	Yes the passenger side axle nut has come loose twice. 2011 __________________ Whipple S/C,Kaotik cam, Kooks/Magnaflow exhaust,Alpine/JL Audio

08-11-2016, 07:33 PM	#4
68rssscamaro Camaro: A Legend Reborn!! Drives: SOLD: 12 2SS/RS LS3 45th Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NY Posts: 743 View My Garage	Did you use a new nut, and what did you torque it to? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

08-11-2016, 07:36 PM	#5
trclee Drives: 2011 SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chattanooga Tn Posts: 162 View My Garage	New nut came with the kit and spec is 199 __________________ Whipple S/C,Kaotik cam, Kooks/Magnaflow exhaust,Alpine/JL Audio

08-11-2016, 08:06 PM	#7
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Dude, I thought you were talking about me... carry on. __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

08-11-2016, 07:18 PM	#2
MustangKiller Drives: 2013 2ss/rs A6 yellow !!!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Woodbine Maryland Posts: 659	Are you referring to the axle nut sir what year is your car Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

08-11-2016, 10:02 PM	#9
dreksnot Served USN - Atomic Chimp Drives: 13 Camaro LSX434 TT M6, 21 ZLE A10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,605 View My Garage	Stake the nut. __________________ In excess of 1,000WHP LSX434 \| AGP 65/65 TT \| BTR Equalizer Intake \| Trickflow 245cc cathedral \| BTR custom cam \| Cortex EBC \| n2mb WOT \| ID-1700x \| Brisk GR12S \| RPM Lv 7 TR6060 \| AGP's Triple 525LPH Fore Fuel \| Monster LT1-S Triple \| 4.11 DSS Proform 9", CF driveshaft, 1400hp axles \| Hurst Line Lock \| MGW Retro Short Throw w/old skool Hurst T-handle \| ADM solid subframe mounts \| Prothane Motor Mounts \| Revshift Poly Trans insert \| Moreno camber/caster plates

08-12-2016, 06:10 AM	#10
MA2010SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somerset MA Posts: 725 View My Garage	Loctite and stake the nut __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Whipple SC, CAI Inc Intake, TSP 1 7/8" LT headers no cats, 3" magnaflow exhaust, HPT, RX Catch Can, LSR Toe Rods, LSR Trailing Arms, ALKY Control Meth, McLeod RXT Twin Disc, ZL1 fuel pump, 3.73 ZL1 Differential Kit, BTR PDS Stage 2 Cam, Tuned by SLOWHAWK Performance Bridgewater MA

08-12-2016, 06:49 AM	#11
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Since this is escalating... Locktite, stake, and weld that nut. Really wish I had something to contribute here... lol __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054