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A mechanic is securing a suspension component using a threaded stud, a castellated nut, and a cotter pin. Place the following installation and locking steps in the correct chronological sequence from first to last.

  1. 1Thread the castellated nut onto the stud and tighten it to the minimum specified torque rating.
  2. 2Inspect the alignment between the nut slots (castellations) and the cross-drilled hole in the stud.
  3. 3Tighten the nut slightly further if necessary until the nearest slot aligns with the hole, without exceeding the maximum torque limit.
  4. 4Slide the cotter pin fully through the aligned slot and hole, then spread and bend the prongs firmly over the nut.

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The correct sequence is: (1) Thread and torque the castellated nut to the initial specification, (2) Inspect the alignment between the nut slots and the stud hole, (3) Tighten slightly further to align the nearest slot if needed, and (4) Insert the cotter pin and bend the prongs to lock the fastener.
Proper installation of a castellated nut requires seating the joint to base torque first, checking hole-to-slot alignment, advancing the nut only in the tightening direction to achieve alignment, and finally installing and spreading the cotter pin prongs to positively lock the assembly.

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1
Torque the castellated nut to the lower end of the specified torque range.
The joint is properly seated under clamping force.
Fasteners must achieve sufficient clamping load before locking devices are installed.
2
Inspect the position of the nut slots relative to the drilled hole in the bolt or stud.
Determine if direct alignment exists or if further rotation is required.
A cotter pin cannot pass through unless a slot and the hole form an unobstructed passageway.
3
Rotate the nut clockwise slightly to bring the nearest slot into alignment with the hole.
The slot aligns with the hole while maintaining or slightly increasing proper torque.
Shop safety rules dictate that castellated nuts should never be loosened to align cotter pin holes, as loosening compromises joint preload.
4
Insert the cotter pin completely through the assembly and bend one prong over the end of the stud and the other around the side of the nut.
The nut is positively locked against rotational movement.
Positive mechanical locking prevents fastener loosening caused by vibration and dynamic operational loads.

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Proper installation procedure and positive mechanical locking of castellated nuts using cotter pins.
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