18-03-2020, 01:21 AM
That half shaft has destructed because the nut has been loose.
The nut should be tightened to at least 150 foot pounds. I use a lot more. It is not really necessary to fit a split pin but it is necessary to check the tightness regularly, say monthly for a high mileage car.
Use original Austin Motor Company half shaft nuts, they are far superior material than modern repros.
If you feel that you have to fit a split pin tighten the nut as above and then tighten it 'til it lines up.
Never, ever turn the nut back to line up split pin holes.
The nut should be tightened to at least 150 foot pounds. I use a lot more. It is not really necessary to fit a split pin but it is necessary to check the tightness regularly, say monthly for a high mileage car.
Use original Austin Motor Company half shaft nuts, they are far superior material than modern repros.
If you feel that you have to fit a split pin tighten the nut as above and then tighten it 'til it lines up.
Never, ever turn the nut back to line up split pin holes.