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Locking twelve-point collared nut or washer faced hexagon nut on drive pinion joint flange - AR35.31-P-0530-01A

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REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Caulker for securing the collared nut on propeller shaft WF58.50-P-3531-01A

Caulk twelve-point collared nut or washer faced hexagon nut (040a) using a caulker (shop-made tool) into one of the two grooves both grooves of the drive pinion so that there is no gap between the groove and the locking tabs.

NOTES Do not apply any severe axial blows

Fig 1: Identifying Washer Faced Hexagon Nut
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