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Old 08-26-2021, 12:39 PM   #13
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Default Re: Rear axle shaft replacement

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Originally Posted by Jim Brierley View Post
The key is not the main item that holds the hub to the axle, it is the "clamping force" at the taper that locks it in, so just clean it up the best you can and tighten the bejesus out of the nut. If you take the rear apart, you then have to re-set the bearing preload and gear backlash, not a difficult job but also not for amateur's.
Shade tree mechanic terminology : ‘bejesus’ tight = 100 ft lbs on rear axle nuts of model A differential !!!
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