1/2\\ DRIVE 6 POINT DEEP AXLE NUT SOCKET GM 36MM\" - GearWrench

Engineered for the rigorous demands of professional automotive and industrial environments, the GearWrench 1/2" Drive 6-Point Deep Axle Nut Socket (Model 3162) delivers reliable performance for critical axle service. This 36mm deep socket is specifically designed to facilitate the efficient removal and installation of axle nuts on various General Motors (GM) vehicle models, ensuring a precise fit and secure engagement during demanding tasks. Its robust construction is built to withstand rigorous daily use, making it an indispensable tool for professional mechanics.

Key Features

• 1/2-Inch Drive Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with standard 1/2-inch drive ratchets, breaker bars, and torque wrenches, commonly found in professional toolsets.
• 6-Point Fastener Engagement: The robust 6-point design minimizes the risk of fastener rounding, ensuring maximum grip and efficient transfer of torque, even on stubborn axle nuts.
• Deep Profile Design: Its extended length allows for unobstructed access to recessed axle nuts and over spindle shafts, simplifying challenging removal and installation procedures on GM vehicles.
• Precision 36mm Sizing: Manufactured to exact 36mm specifications, providing a direct and secure fit for designated General Motors axle nuts, preventing slippage during high-torque applications.
• Professional-Grade Durability: Constructed from high-strength alloy steel with a black oxide coating, this socket is built to resist corrosion and withstand the rigorous demands of daily use in busy automotive repair environments.

Applications

This GearWrench deep axle nut socket is an essential tool for professional mechanics and technicians working on drivetrain, suspension, and wheel bearing assemblies. It is primarily used for the precise removal and installation of 36mm axle nuts on a wide range of General Motors (GM) vehicle models, streamlining tasks such as wheel bearing replacement, CV axle service, and hub removal. This includes many GM full-size vehicles, trucks, and SUVs that utilize 36mm axle nuts.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: GearWrench
• Model Number: 3162 (also commonly referenced as 3162D)
• Drive Size: 1/2 inch
• Socket Type: 6-point, deep
• Socket Size: 36mm
• Compatibility: General Motors (GM) axle nuts
• Weight: 2.05 lbs
• Dimensions: 7 x 3.8 x 2.2 inches (approximate, product length around 3.5 inches)