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Securing hexagon collared nut on drive pinion joint flange - AR35.31-P-0550-29A

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REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Chisel for securing collar nut on joint flange WF58.50-P-3531-01A
  1. Using a caulker, peen the hexagon collar nut (40) into one of the two grooves of the drive pinion so that there is no longer a gap between the groove and locking tabs.

NOTES Do not apply heavy axial blows in order to avoid damage.

Fig 1: Identifying Hexagon Collar Nut On Drive Pinion Joint Flange
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