What size socket fits the front axle nut on a 2003 ford escape

If you don't get that very high torque correct, the next thing that will go out is your wheel bearing, because that torque secures the inner wheel bearing race to the spindle, and if it's not fully tight, the inner race will rotate and destroy itself. The correct torque spec. for that vehicle is 214 ft lbs. Seehttp://www.crsautomotiveparts.com/assets... If you don't get that very high torque correct, the next thing that will go out is your wheel bearing, because that torque secures the inner wheel bearing race to the spindle, and if it's not fully tight, the inner race will rotate and destroy itself. The correct torque spec. for that vehicle is 214 ft lbs. See http://www.crsautomotiveparts.com/assets/uploads/catalogs/HubBearingTorqueSpecs.pdf