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BUSY BOLTERS Are you one?  The Shop Area
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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 54 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 54 | I have 56 Chevy 1/2 ton and on the back side of the rear axle shaft there is a thin plate held on by the lug bolts. Anyone know the purpose of this plate? | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 | If the axle seal were to leak that grease shield should catch it and direct it out a hole in the drum to keep grease off the shoes. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 | I believe there is a hole in the drum that should be aligned with the hole in the flange. To me this design feature is a bit of wishful thinking. If the seal leaks it will always get to the shoes. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 54 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 54 | Thanks guys,sounds like it is not real important if it is missing. | | |
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