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half shafts
« on: November 14, 2017, 02:09:42 PM »
what size are the bolts that hold the half shaft to the differential

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Re: half shafts
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2017, 12:23:09 AM »
From the 1984 parts book:

Part number J4200445, Size M10 x 1.5 thread pitch, Socket Head (Allen head in AMC-speak), Steel, 10.9 Hardness, Phosphate Coated.
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Re: half shafts
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2017, 09:13:46 AM »
Thanks, wouldn't happen to know how long they are ?

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Re: half shafts
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2017, 12:42:39 PM »
Guess I shoulda added that before!!  Sorry.   Its 27mm (not including head).
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'85 Eagle Waggie
1960 1902 Rambler Replica
'64 American
'70 AMX (Big Bad Blue), '70 AMX (White)
'77 Gremlin
'78 Pacer Coupe, '78 Pacer Wagon
'79 Pacer Wagon
'73 Jensen Interceptor
'86 Audi 5000 Turbo
'98 Aston Martin DB7
'09 Nissan Titan
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