2004 dodge 3500 creew cab dually 2 x 4 rear axle nut

Being a 3500, I'm guessing it's a dually? The axle MUST be removed to take the rotor off. Remove the 8 bolts on the axle flange, then carefully remove the axle. Behind where it was, you'll find a snap ring. Remove that and pull the key block out. Using a brass punch to knock it loose, unscrew and remove the spanner nut, then the outer wheel bearing. After you do all that, you can remove the rotor.

The hub bearing retaining bolts are 150 ft. lbs the center axle nut primary torque 135 ft.lbs rotate 5-10 times increasing torque by 50 ft.lbs until final torque of 265 ft.lbs is reached

I beleve all heavy duty trucks would have a axle nut to adjust/hold it in.

front hub nut ( axle shaft ) 185 ft lbs.

first put truck on jack stands and remove tires then you will need heavy duty impact to remove axle nuts then remove the four bolts that hold wheel bearing in you access them from the back side of rotor on the spindle then remove the brake caliper and bracket you will need a puller to put on the rotor or studs and push against the axle shaft dont forget to unplug speed sensor if equipped after you remove rotor and bearing assembly the axle will slide out allowing you to get to lower ball joint nut remove both nuts and steering rod use ball joint fork and remove spindle use press and remove and reinstall new joints put back in reverse order be very careful with left side axle make sure its clean and hold it up in the center as not to damage seal when going back in because it is bear to replace i hope this helps you allow yourself a good day for this job

a very big socket thats available at most parts stores.dont use chisel/screwdriver and hammer method it damages the nut

Single rear wheel - Remove both caliper bolts.. remove caliper and pads.. remove rotor.. they are usually rusted on pretty good.

Rear Dually- the rear rotors are mounted with the hub assembly.. you must first remove the rear axles.. then remove nut holding load on bearings.. then the rotor and hub assembly will come off as one unit.. removed rotor from hub..

1. pull axles apx 6-10 bolts.
2. remove large holding nut
3. remove keeper\
4. remove 2nd nut
5. should now be able to pull off brake drum

Tight tight rtight tight and so on alternating criscross pattern

Remove the axle and outer wheel bearing and pull the assembly off the truck. The rotor is bolted on from the rear.