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Originally posted by Wrenchbender Ret.:
The shaft between the axles might have got loose.
Are you thinking about the spider gear shaft?

Sounds like a possible cause to me, the retaining pin or bolt could have been left out, then the pin slides out and destroys the pinion while locking up the rear.

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