{"product_id":"german-oem-locking-axle-nut-passengers-right-vw-beetle-ghia-ch52","title":"German OEM Locking Axle Nut — Passenger's Right, Right-Hand Thread | VW Beetle 1966–1977 \u0026 Karmann Ghia 1966–1974 (#CH52)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGerman OEM Locking Axle Nut — Passenger's Right, Right-Hand Thread | 1966–1977 VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia (CH52)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the genuine German OEM locking axle nut for the passenger's right front spindle, with a right-hand thread, OEM 131-405-670 (Washburn's CH52). It fits the 1966–1977 VW Beetle and 1966–1974 Karmann Ghia, holds the front wheel bearing adjustment on the spindle, and is sold individually. The driver's left side uses a different, left-hand thread nut.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM 131-405-670 \/ 131405670 · Washburn's CH52\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966–1977\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassenger's right front spindle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassenger's right front spindle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot this part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriver's left side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUses a left-hand thread nut, different part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCH52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131-405-670\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight-hand (passenger's right side)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGerman OEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocking design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHolds the front wheel bearing adjustment on the spindle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoxed dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 4 x 1 in (approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFront wheel bearing adjustment on a ball-joint Beetle or Ghia lives or dies on this nut. If yours is chewed up, cross-threaded or won't hold its setting, replace it with a genuine German OEM locking axle nut rather than a soft reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich side does the CH52 locking axle nut fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe passenger's right side, which uses a right-hand thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the locking axle nut sold individually?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, this locking axle nut is sold individually (each).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1971 Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It fits 1966–1977 VW Beetle and 1966–1974 Karmann Ghia on the passenger's right front spindle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the OEM part number for the passenger's right axle nut?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e131-405-670.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the CH52 axle nut a reproduction?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a genuine German OEM part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more running gear in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/axles\"\u003eAxles\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse everything for your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43129332433011,"sku":"#CH52","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250625_174512A.jpg?v=1751397530","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/german-oem-locking-axle-nut-passengers-right-vw-beetle-ghia-ch52","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}