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axle1.jpg (18488 bytes) OEM front drive axle outer spline  ... dry as a bone with some wear
axle2.jpg (28834 bytes) Brown dusty crap inside the flange
axle3.jpg (23406 bytes) OEM rear axle outer spline
axle4.jpg (19564 bytes) The angle of the drive flange to axle shows the extent of wear
maxi1.jpg (22916 bytes) MDL 859 Maxidrive flange 62,000km old completely reamed out!
maxi2.jpg (21801 bytes) Oblique view showing the displaced metal ridge - material is too soft
Brinell hardness test confirmed the flange material was soft.
maxi3.jpg (31714 bytes) Wear comparison - failed drivers side on left
Improved Maxidrive flange MDL 859X - 12mm longer spline engagement