CTA Tools 4168 9-Lug GM Axle Nut Socket

CTA Tools 4168 9-Lug GM Axle Nut Socket

• The CTA Tools 4168 9-Lug GM Axle Nut Socket is a precision-engineered specialty tool designed for removing and installing axle retaining nuts on select GM trucks. Its 9-pin configuration ensures proper engagement with heavy-duty axle nuts used in drivetrain service.
• Features:
  • 9-pin design fits GM axle retaining nuts on select 2WD and 4WD trucks
  • Compatible with Avalanche, Cheyenne, Escalade, Sierra, and Silverado models
  • Designed for vehicles with 10.5" to 11.5" ring gears
  • 1/2" square drive for use with standard ratchets, breaker bars, or torque wrenches
  • Constructed from durable alloy steel for strength and long service life
  • Precision crafted for accurate fit and reduced risk of fastener damage
• Applications:
  • Axle nut removal and installation on GM trucks
  • Differential and drivetrain service
  • Heavy-duty truck maintenance and repair
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: CTA Tools
  • Part Number: 4168
  • Product Type: Axle Nut Socket
  • Drive Size: 1/2 Inch
  • Design: 9-Pin
  • Material: Alloy Steel
  • Overall Length (OAL): 3-5/32"
  • Depth: 2-5/8"
  • Inner Diameter (ID): 2-5/8"
  • Outer Diameter (OD): 2-3/4"
  • Vehicle Compatibility: GM Trucks (Avalanche, Cheyenne, Escalade, Sierra, Silverado)
  • Ring Gear Compatibility: 10.5" - 11.5"
  • Interchange: 31550
  • Default Selling Unit: Each
• This tool may also be referred to as GM axle nut socket, 9-pin axle socket, hub nut socket, GM differential socket, and CTA 4168 socket.

Q: What vehicles is this socket designed for?
A: It is designed for select GM trucks including Avalanche, Cheyenne, Escalade, Sierra, and Silverado with 10.5" to 11.5" ring gears.

Q: Why use a 9-pin socket?
A: The 9-pin design ensures proper engagement with specialized axle retaining nuts that cannot be serviced with standard sockets.

Q: What tools can be used with this socket?
A: It is compatible with standard 1/2" drive ratchets, breaker bars, and torque wrenches.