Loose Steering Knuckle Bolt Experience and Tools to avoid a Tow

[dicion001]

Any idea if something like one of these would work? Maybe file down the edges a little bit more

https://www.zoro.com/gearwrench-7-p...metric-extension-socket-set-84980/i/G0597958/

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[dicion001]

Also, I discovered what the R105G represents.

It's a Rivian specific electroplated coating:

This company does it at least, Don't know if any others do

https://webshop.facil.be/part/bf02152add/

 

[natcc99]

Any idea if something like one of these would work? Maybe file down the edges a little bit more

https://www.zoro.com/gearwrench-7-p...metric-extension-socket-set-84980/i/G0597958/

Yes and no.
I have something similar and it did fit on one of the bolts, but its size is too big for the other bolts. It's one of the tools that I carry with me, but it's not by go-to because I know it doesn't fit on all the bolts.

 

[stubbornyeti]

I know this threads a bit old, but had this problem on my 14k mile '24 R1S Quad. Got my half shafts replaced as well after one kissed/made out with said bolt. So, check your bolts y'all!!! I checked other bolts prior to service and noticed a large variance in how (un)torqued some were.

 

[Jdcorbitt3]

I carry a spare bolt. It is relatively easy to loosen the half shaft to replace the bolt on the side of the road. I did reuse the half shaft bolt, as I knew Rivian would be replacing my bolt and the half shaft bolt. When I checked all the bolts on the front, I found some only tightened to around 50nm. This is a service campagne. I strongly recommend anyone that has not had this done on their 24 or older R1 to get it done. Once torqued properly, it should not happen again.

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