On the 85 I have Annular. seems to me they are the way to go. when getting a new Annular axle, just unbolt the center hub bolt, remove the 6 bolts that attach the axle and the stubb. Push the axle towards the hub, drop down to clear the stub, and pull it out.

Then replacing is just the reverse of removal, don`t have to take the Differential apart. Just leave the stubb in, no spacers to worry about.

I thought this was one of the advantages of the Annular.

Now I don`t know if the Chinese Annular axles will bolt right up to the stub. they should. Just be sure to lock tight them.

There is nothing wrong with mixing them though.

both styles use shims.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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I agree that the annular type are simpler to replace, just make sure there is threadlocker on those bolts or they will come loose.

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84 300D 255K "Mr B" ("Mr Becker")
79 300D 265K "Mrs B"
85 300TD 175K "Mali" (Sold)
74 Ford F-100 74K "Bonnie" (Sold)
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A few members have had trouble with the stock Spacers on the imported Annular Axles. The imports have a thicker Radius (curve) between the flat area and the Saft itself. And the Stock Spacer will not push flusn against the flat area due being hungup at the inside diameter on the Radius.

Some have also found that the Thinnest spacer is also too thick.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Do I have to buy a new stub axle for the side that already has one, or is the one on there going to be compatable with a new axle. I'm not sure of the brand.

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Yeah I read through a bunch of those threads.

I wondering if the old axle is unbolted at the stubb, and the old stubb is left in the Differential, then just bolt the Chinese axle to the stubb. Then the spacer that is altready with the old stubb wouldn`t have to be disturbed, or trying to find a spacer to fit. It is already in there.

Just a thought.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works