Thread: T4 Wheel Nut
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Old 22-04-2014
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No spacers needed, there is usually a gap of about 0.1-0.2mm between the hex and bearing, so when you tighten the nut the hex tightens against the pin rather than the bearing. Have you (or the previous owner) shimmed this play out? That can cause bearing failures. Are you using xray driveshafts?
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