This hex nut is a fastener made from steel and is used to secure the end of a bolt in various lawn and garden equipment and machinery. It is a genuine OEM replacement part that comes in a standard size of 5/16 of an inch with 18 threads per inch. The hex nut has a hexagonal shape, which gives it greater grip and makes it easy to tighten u...Read moresing a wrench or a set of pliers. The nut also has a flange on one end, which locks the nut in place, prevents damage to the area where it is installed, and allows the load to be evenly distributed. It is important to replace your hex nut if it is loose, cracked, or corroded. If you have not yet removed the old hex nut from your equipment you will need a socket wrench to remove it. After that, you can easily install the new nut by threading it onto a bolt or screw and then tightening it with a wrench or pliers until it is tightly secured.
This quarter-inch Nylock nut, or hex nut, is silver in color and sold individually. Made of metal, its simple task is to secure and lock parts in place on a variety of different equipment. Regardless of the specific function, this nut may become damaged over time and if you notice the part it is securing becoming loose, it is time to chan...Read morege the Nylock Nut.
Use a wrench to make this repair, ensuring your torque to the manufacturer specs.
Most of our customers found this to be an easy repair, but difficulty can vary depending on the part you are accessing to make the repair.
This is a genuine Craftsman replacement part that is sourced from the original manufacturer to be used with snowthrowers. The metal hex nut is commonly used to fasten the bolt that secures the height skid to the auger housing. This item is available as an individual replacement part, please note four nuts may be required.