The axle retainer nut is likely to be the same as on the 1998: 30mm
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The axle retainer nut is a 30mmTorque spec: 170-203 ft. lbs.See "Related Questions" belowAccording to the Autozone.com repair guide (see "Related Links" below), the torque specification for the axel retainer nut is 157-212 ft. lbs.EITHER 30MILLIMETER 32 OR 36 MILLIMETER I 'vote' for the 30mm - Ford seems to use that size often (Sable/Taurus have 'em too)The axle nut should be 30mmSee "Related Questions" below for moreAxle nut torque specs are 170-203 ft.lbs
If you mean the nut that retains the CV axle, it is 1 and 3/16 and needs a long socket.
it is a 22m socket
I can say from very recent experience: 30mmTorque: 170-200 ft. lbs.Torque specification for axle nut: 170-200 ft. lb.The axle nut should be a 30mm.See "Related Questions" below for moreDriveaxles: 2003 Ford Escape 3.0 v6 XLTdriveaxle/hub nut ..........................214 Ft-lb290 Nm''290 Nm
if 2000 and above, it should fit between 34mm to 36mm depending on axle, most are 36mm 35mm
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My Toyota Sienna 2000 axle nut measures 30 mm Sprayed the threads as I will be replacing an axle shortly. Probably the same size.