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 Posted: 03-01-2010 05:51 pm
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edward_davis



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 OK, so I got the driveshaft out and looked in at the flange nut, and it seems to have drifted from its original staked setting.  In fact, it looks like the staked place is about 10 degrees clockwise from the notch on the threaded shaft.

Could this be b/c a PO pulled it apart and didn't bother to stake the nut when he put it back togther? Or could it be a sign that the nut has shifted during use? What could be the problems by a nut that is slightly overtightened?

Another question: how much roatational play should there be in the pinion shaft? When I twist the pinion shaft back and forth, I have about 10-15 degrees of freedom.

Thanks,

Edward