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Subject:Re: Alternate axle shaft locking mechanism for front brakes
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:49:45 -0600

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8476961 <https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8476961>

        The "Bay Bus" or Porsche 944 Clamping Nut is the Preferred but seldom used >

VW 211 405 670

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https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC-211-405-670 <https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC-211-405-670>

> On 18 Jun , 2021, at 8:28 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
> 
> John,
> 
> I’m replying as no other responses seen. But I don’t have great info except to say it’s a Mercedes nut, with clamp bolt.  
> 
> And this samba thread
> 
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=755355&highlight=mercedes+spindle
> 
> Alistair 
> 
> 
>> On Jun 18, 2021, at 4:54 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I have seen somewhere that a clamp type apparatus from a different vehicle
>> can be used to secure the bearing and disc. It can be used over and over
>> again as opposed to the peening method. which really destroys the nut for
>> further use. Does anyone know of this?