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Old 10-02-2020, 07:06 PM   #14
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Default Re: Rear Axle Taper - What It Does

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Originally Posted by Conaway2 View Post
A somewhat related question.....

The driver’s side rear drum occasionally rubs against the backing plate. I have one 010” axle shim in place, which apparently is not enough, and I can barely tighten the nut enough to get a cotter pin in the axle. I plan to add another shim, but am worried I won’t be able to fit a cotter pin at all...and the axle threads are pretty worn.

I’m sure I’m not the only person to encounter this issue - is there an easy fix ?

Thanks - JIm
Jim if you add another shim and the nut won't go on far enough to fit a cotter pin you can sand some of the back side of the nut off allowing the pin to be fit.
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