[Dave_s]

I appretiate the help. I plan on picking up the 30 mm socket from the local autoparts store that offers loaners. I figure that must be the correct size since it is supposed to be metric (or at least that is what everyone seems to say). Your 1 1/8 would have been very close so It may be that one that you used. I'll let you know whaat happens with it.

I called the dealership to ask about picking up a new axle nut. They told me that they don't cary them becasuse they are reusable. I found that to be interesting since my freind (who is a shop mechanic) tells me that you can reuse them but they are supposed to be replaced (which is concistent with what you are saying).