What is this axle nut cover part?

[casperfun]

Right after you remove the cotter pin, the cage that covers the axle nut is missing. Or whatever it’s called.

Most likely, the Nissan technicians lost it or were to lazy to put them back.

So I’ve been driving without one for many years after getting some work done long ago.

Does anyone know the part number or what you call this, I prefer to order online on eBay or Amazon instead of driving to the dumb dealership. Thanks.

[VStar650CL]

I've heard them called a bunch of different names, but most Nissans don't use them. DPC doesn't show any in the '09 Rogue drawings, front or rear, and I don't recall any of the Rogues using them. Sure you're not mixing it up with another vehicle?

[VStar650CL]

PS - The most common names are probably Spindle Nut Cage or Spindle Nut Retainer.

[casperfun]

Ok thanks Vstar, my ocd was kicking in because I was watching YouTube. Apparently 2010 didn’t have one like in the pine hollow video.

But in the auto fix pal video with the 2012 had one as shown. Moreover, 1A auto also had one which was again a 2012.

Just wanted to be safe. I just tried to say to myself that the cotter pin was enough. My only worry was it could loosen with my luck.

I’m in the process of replacing a split inner boot and replacing the outer boot while also in there as preventive maintenance.

Didn’t mean any offense with my speculation.

[VStar650CL]

Didn’t mean any offense with my speculation.

None taken, Casper, don't be silly. Just being helpful and pointing out that many Nissans don't have them. With an actual spindle shaft with conical bearings they're critical, because the spindle nut is keeping the bearings located in the races. With a splined shaft and ball bearings like most Nissan front axles, you can barely call them insurance. I've seen people come in with the nut completely backed-off from a sheared or missing cotter, but the only complaint was clicking from a front wheel.

[itsa300zx]

Just did my summer tire change over and noticed that my 2011 S Rogue has the 12 point axle nut cover "thingama jiggy" with a cotter pin.

[casperfun]

Shut up I hate you! Lucky bastard!

I still have to risk my life and limb.

Moreover, I bought a used part on eBay from a Sentra I think and it showed a washer, 32 bolt and that thingy ma jig. But the stupid part didn’t fit nor the bolt.

So I’m screwed because I can’t find this part!

You got 4 send me one!

[Johnnymaxwell]

So our 2017 Rogue has the locking covers in the front but not in the rear? With 50k on the car just replaced a rear hub bearing, was making a whining noise that got louder with speed. The axle nut came off easily, with just a ratchet. So…. Did it loosen because there was no lock cover or was it not tightened at the factory? 50k seems way too low a mileage for a hub bearing to fail.

[VStar650CL]

The rear axle nuts for AWD are supposed to be 92 lbs/ft. That's about half of the fronts, but they still shouldn't have come loose without a cheater bar. However, like I said earlier, with a splined shaft the nut isn't really doing any work other than to prevent the splines from clicking when you change directions. That's so common there's actually a bulletin about it. So the bottom line is, it's no big deal, just retorque them properly and don't worry too much.