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Technical Specification
PRODUCT NUMBER 004920050900260002860080600814005330082200541008300043400442005670084800450
Drive Size (Inch) 3/43/43/83/83/41/23/83/43/43/43/43/43/43/43/4
Length (mm) 2003738414246

Q 1. What application is the Sykes GO1338 BPW hub nut socket intended for?

A. It is intended for tightening and loosening hub nuts on BPW 12 tonne axles that require a 74 mm internal size.

Q 2. What drive size does the GO1338 hub nut socket use?

A. It uses a 1 inch square drive, suitable for heavy-duty torque tools used on commercial vehicles.

Q 3. When would technicians typically use GO1338 in axle service?

A. They use it during wheel bearing, hub seal or brake drum maintenance on BPW axles using this nut size.

Q 4. Why is a dedicated 74 mm socket beneficial for these hub nuts?

A. It ensures full contact on the flats, reducing the risk of rounding or damaging the nut under high torque.

Q 5. How can proper socket fit improve safety and accuracy?

A. Secure fit helps avoid sudden slippage and allows more accurate torque application according to manufacturer specifications.

Q 6. What issues might arise from using a close-but-wrong sized socket?

A. It may slip or round the nut corners, making future removal harder and possibly requiring cutting.

Q 7. How does a 1 inch drive interface suit heavy hub nut work?

A. It accepts strong breaker bars and torque multipliers, providing the high torque capacity such nuts often need.

Q 8. Why should this socket be inspected regularly in a truck workshop?

A. Heavy use can cause cracks or distortion; inspection avoids failure during demanding torque operations.

Q 9. How does labelling hub nut sockets by axle manufacturer help organisation?

A. It lets technicians quickly pick the correct socket for BPW, avoiding trial-and-error fitting.

Q 10. What precautions should be taken when applying high torque through GO1338?

A. Use stable footing, apply force smoothly and ensure both tool and socket are within their rated capacity."

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