Wheelman Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I was under my 13/60 the other day when I noticed that one of the four bolts that secure the halfshaft to the differential flange was missing. I found a bolt that appeared to be the correct length, but I couldn't fit it, as there was insufficient room between the differential casing and the drive flange to get the bolt in straight. Am I missing a trick? I think this may be why I am getting a bang from the back end when power is suddenly applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieB Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 The correct length bolts (5/8" under head) will just fit when you turn the flange so the cutout lines up with the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelman Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 Thanks Charlie, but what cutout will that be then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieB Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 This one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 a rounded cutout bit at the rear side of the diff output shaft casting. Small but its there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelman Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 Now I see it!Thanks Guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Moore Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Those halfshaft bolts do loosen up over time, something to do with the torque. It's a good idea to check them occasionally, and if you take them apart, don't re-use the nylock nuts. If you're fitting a replacement bolt, make sure it isn't threaded the whole way up the shank. The portion in the flange holes should have a plain shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Mr.Pedant writes,A bolt that is threaded all the way to the head is not a bolt, but a 'set screw'.The unthreaded part IS the 'shank'.J.Pedant, unrepentant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Picky, picky!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Yes, but the knowledge will save you from seeing the bolt storeboy's lip curl, when you ask for the wrong thing.Now, about that long weight I sent you for...........John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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