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Drivetrain - Drive Axle Nut Sizes

Bulletin 85-4-1

Date July '84

Ref. No. 84-283-4
SUBJECT: DRIVE AXLE NUT SIZES

MODELS AFFECTED: 1984 CENTURY, SKYLARK, SKYHAWK, RIVIERA 1985 ELECTRA


When removing the drive axle nut on 1984-85 front-wheel-drive models it is advisable to use a 6-point deep well socket as listed below.


MODEL SOCKET SIZE

1984 Century with JA1/JA8 30.0 mm
Brakes - See Service Parts Identification label

1984 Century with JA2/JA3 36.0 mm
Brakes - See Service Parts Identification Label

1984 Skylark 30.0 mm

1984 Skyhawk 30.0 mm

1984 Riviera 36.0 mm

1985 Electra 36.0 mm