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Floobydust
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Date registered: Mar 2014
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Vehicle(s): 1995 E320 Cabrio, 2003 G500, 2000 SL500, 1980 TR8
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| Differential input shaft flange nut
Does anyone know if a standard 12 point deep well socket with work on the differential input shaft (bevel gear) flange nut? If so, what size?
There is some confusion as the EPC shows the four slot type nut like those used on the axles, but the WIS (and my foggy memory) shows a 12 point style (like this: http://fourbyfourclub.com/images/W463Big/W463DifferentialNut.jpg).
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diesel_jim
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Location: N Wiltshire. UK
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| Re: Differential input shaft flange nut
I know that the 722.7 autobox uses a 30mm 12 point nut on the output flange, You need a "deep" socket too, to cover the middle of the shaft. |
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Floobydust
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Date registered: Mar 2014
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Vehicle(s): 1995 E320 Cabrio, 2003 G500, 2000 SL500, 1980 TR8
Posts: 284
| RE: Differential input shaft flange nut
Thanks! I pulled the front drive shaft flange today and it turns out that a 1 1/4", 12 point SAE socket actually fits fine. I have a 32 mm and a 30 mm, but the fit was very loose on the 32 mm and no go on the 30 mm, so the size may actually be 31 mm. The shaft length is also short enough that a standard depth socket with work. BTW, I did not remove the nut - I just wanted to check that it was tight. |
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