Dorman - Autograde Spindle Nut P/N:615-004

Lock the rear hub down securely with the Dorman - Autograde Spindle Nut 615-004 (also written 615004), a prevailing-torque spindle nut that installs as a direct-fit replacement for the 2000-2011 Ford Focus and 2003-2007 Ford Ikon. It threads onto the rear spindle to retain the wheel bearing/hub assembly and hold the correct bearing preload.

This Dorman OE FIX nut reworks the original design to address a known failure point:

• Upgraded thread design: the multi-layer threads on certain Ford Focus spindle nuts can be damaged and stripped through regular use; this replacement redesigns those threads to reduce future failure.
• Reliable locking: maintains the nut's locking mechanism while eliminating the original failure-prone design.
• Application specific: intended to replace the original rear spindle nut on the listed applications.
• Quality engineering: designed in the United States and backed by decades of automotive aftermarket experience.

If a stripped or worn original spindle nut is the cause of a loose or improperly preloaded rear hub, this part replaces it. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct torque procedure and whether the fastener may be reused.