4242860011 Toyota PLATE, REAR AXLE LOCK NUT, RH/LH, Price: 23.74$, Weight: 0.073kg
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Ship in, Days | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toyota |
4242860011 |
PLATE, REAR AXLE LOCK NUT, RH/LH |
88 |
0.073 |
2-3 |
23.74$ |
Originals
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Processing, days | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota |
PLATE, REAR AXLE LOCK NUT, RH/LH
|
88 |
0.084
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28.49$
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Rear Axle Lock Nut Retainer — Secure Toyota Rear Hubs
This thin, high‑strength locking washer sits behind the rear hub nut and prevents the nut from backing off under load. It keeps bearing preload correct, protects the axle shaft splines, and maintains brake and ABS alignment. Built for select Toyota rear axle platforms, it’s a must-have for safe, quiet, and precise driving .
How It Works
The retainer indexes on the axle, the nut is torqued to spec, then the locking tabs are bent into the nut flats or groove. This mechanical lock resists vibration, heat cycles, and off‑road shocks better than thread compounds.
Why You Need It
Proper lock prevents loss of torque, preserves bearing life, and keeps wheel alignment steady. Ideal during bearing, seal, or axle service. Always replace after removal—this is a single‑use safety part ✅.
What Happens If It Fails ⚠️
Nut loosens, causing endplay, humming or clunking, grease leaks, uneven braking, and possible ABS faults. Continued driving can overheat bearings, score the spindle, damage the hub, and in extreme cases risk wheel separation.
Installation Tips
Clean threads, torque the nut per Toyota service data, align the washer tab, then bend locking tabs 90°. Replace any deformed nut, and verify bearing preload and free wheel rotation after final lock.