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Old 08-27-2011, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by vstech View Post
that nut damage around the bearing looks like the axle retainer bolt came out, and the axle was wobbling around prior to them junking the car. the dents are same diameter and spacing as the axle splines...
notice how the inner splines on the bearing closest to the damaged outer part are gouged a bit...
I'd be worried using those on my car.
Wow I didn't think of that - azitizz take a photo looking down into the recess for the axle shaft so we can confirm..

...the existing pictures are a bit fuzzy...
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