Question about nylon lock nuts

[TheBDB]

Should the nylon insert be facing towards the bolt when screwing it on, or away?

 

[spidey07]

away from the bolt.

 

[TheBDB]

Originally posted by: spidey07
away from the bolt.

That does make the most sense, I just wanted to check before tightening them down.

 

[spidey07]

also remember that the nylon will wear out over repeated screwing and unscrewing.