Axle nut size.. 93 Grand Am

[nater006]

You guys and gals are always so helpful so hopefully someone here knows this... Just need the nut size (like 30, 32, 36mm) for the CV shafts for a 93 Grand Am. 2.3L engine, auto trans in it. The Pontiac stealer gave me grief on the phone for asking because I wouldn't pay $600+ for the shaft from them vs $70 for a lifetime replacement warranty *new* one from an auto store and "couldn't look it up for me". Don't have the larger sockets and don't want to buy 'em all to get the right size Thanks for any info folks...

[DeuceRooster]

I think it is a 32mm not sure though. Whenever you buy your axle it should come with a new nut. Simply open the box take the new nut off the shaft (it will only be hand tight) and tell the person at the parts counter you need a socket to fit it. They'll be glad to get you one.

[Banshee169]

I work at a GM dealership at the parts counter. If you are looking for the front wheel drive shaft nut it is

M20x1.5x21.8 hex lock, prevailing torq. If you pm me the last 8 of your vin # I'll find out for sure. If not I can give you a toll free line to call me at work and I'll help you out.

 

I hate parts guys that aren't willing to help out on the little questions but are your best friends when you want something expensive. I have been in the business for several years and I see it all the time, its bullshit. Either way let me know if I can help.

[nater006]

Thanks guys! I planned on checking on the new one with the axle (getting it tonight) but ya never quite know with aftermarket stuff. Banshee169, thanks a ton for the info also.. if you happen to know what socket fits that (I'm new to threads and sizes and etc) , that'd be perfect. Just don't want to get the thing torn apart and be like.. damn.. and have to waste like 4 hours till someone gets home from work and can drive me to the store for a different socket... and no, riding the shee there isn't an option

[Banshee169]

I really wish I could tell you that but my catalogs dont give me that information. I would say just mic it and do the same to the socket I guess. If I can find out from my techs I will and I'll let ya know.

[nater006]

Would be mucho appreciated if you can find it out and its not too much hassle for ya. Thanks!

[Banshee169]

I asked my techs and they wouldn't know unless they had the car. You should be allright though when you get the parts.

 

I saw that you have the shift star mod, does that work well and is it worth the $$?

[Oilsmoke]

Banshee169

The Shift star mod is awsome. I think booman does them for fair price.

 

I did my own and love it.

[Banshee169]

I appreciate that info. That will be my next purchase more than likely. Easy to install?

[nater006]

Yup, much improved shifting! Considered it a lucky day if I could find neutral, and now it is no problem at all. Shifts easiest. Definitely a good mod.

[Banshee169]

Sweet. That closed the deal. I'll order one today.

[nater006]

Sorta irked. Got a CV shaft for it but lo and behold, it came w/o a nut. Go figure! At least they knocked a couple of bucks off the price. Stopped at 4 parts stores and nobody had a clue, and nobody else had a CV shaft in stock that i could check it with. Blahhhhhhhhh... talk about silly! Oh well. To add insult to injury, I rolled into the Murray's parking lot (always had good luck w/ them) at 8:51 (they close "at" 9) and this guy hurried out and locked the door before I could get in. I looked at my watch, raised my hands in the "WTF?" expression.. he just looked at me and walked inside. Grrrrr... heh oh well.