Motion Pro 36mm axle socket.

 

Had to use a 1 7/16 when I could not find my 36mm.
It worked without any damaged when torquing the nut.
Of course a 36 would be the correct one to have.

 

I was actually surprised to find a 36mm socket at the local Canadian Tire store (hardware type store) here. It was the only larger metric size they had so I suspect it they stock it just for the Harley riders in the area.

 

Just picked one up there about 3 weeks ago, i was surprised they had one, price was right too

 

Not sure how true that is. A 36mm socket is used to remove the oil filter cap on my VW.

 

And I think it's a common size for the axle nut on FWD cars

 

C/V joints ( front axle fwd cars ) are generally 32mm and 36mm

 

I’ve been using the standard sockets on the axle nut for years with no issue. I’d have to look but thinking 1 7/16 is the size.

 

I have been a do-it -yourselfer for over 50 years and have no idea if a nut is measured from flat to flat, point to point, or some other way. What I DO know is that to measure either way with any accuracy with a RULER would require the nut to be off the axle. It being ON THE AXLE seems to be his current situation, so a caliper would be more appropriate.