When I ask about ordering a half shaft , they want to know if it is a 8 mm or 12 mm version . Well all I could go on is the one bolt directley in the center of the hub on the outside of wheel I took it out and it is 8 mm . Anyone know for sure about this ? as far as I can tell it must be an 8 mm version . Thanks.

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A couple of Ford pickups F 150,250, 350 missed.
1983 240 D 256,000 miles ,auto, ac.

That's correct. The type of half-shaft is determined, I think, buy the hub on the car, they are not interchangeable unless you also change the hub.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!

when i ordered mine they asked the same thing - it was 8mm
that is the bolt they are talking about.

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1984 300D Turbo - 231k....totalled 11/30/07 RIP

Thanks for the reply, I will order one tommorrow. I have replaced many halfshafts on the front wheel drive cars so this should be fun. thanks again Hans.

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A couple of Ford pickups F 150,250, 350 missed.
1983 240 D 256,000 miles ,auto, ac.

I've had both styles in my car... not a problem.

You'd just have to get the right spacer/washer/bolt combination for either.

Also, if you get into it... both the annular or homokinetic axles will fit too!!! I've got one of each in my car right now!!!


My prefered supplier is the OEM gkn/lobro for new or rebuilt assemblies.


Michael

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Michael McGuire
83 300d
01 vw A4 TDI
66 Chevy Corsa
68 GMC V6 w/oD
86 300E