[Spridgets] half shaft retainer

[Marc]

Ah ha! I went out and looked again, and see that you are correct. For 
some unknown (read:stupid) reason, I was thinking the wheel studs where 
in the half-shaft itself! Now I understand... See, I never claimed to be 
a mechanic, just a little dangerous with tools!

Thanks for clearing that up... doh!

Marc



Duncan Sinclair wrote:
> << what keeps the half shafts in place!>>
>
> Ah but the wheel studs are actually on the inner hub which is secured with
> the bearing to the axle casing with the hub nut.
> The half shaft itself has holes that slide over the wheel studs so tying the
> whole thing together. When the wheel is in place the lug nuts (along with
> the screws and drum) hold the half shaft and inner hub together.
>
> If you pull the half shaft out it will be clear to see the hub nut
> underneath it and it will make perfect sense then.  
>
> Duncan