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Secure twelve-point and hexagon collar nut on drive pinion joint flange; Chisel for securing collar nut on joint flange - AR35.31-P-0530-01B

IMPORTANT Do not subject to hard axial blows.

  1. Use a caulker to caulk the twelve-point collar nut or hexagon nut with collar (40) into one of the two grooves of the drive pinion gear so that there is no longer a gap between the groove and the locking tabs.

Shown on 198 mm dia. rear axle center assembly 

Fig 1: Identifying Hexagon Nut With Collar
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