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[elgyqc]

From the photo it looks like there is one broken bolt... the 5 others must have backed out and the last one broke. The flange near what I take to be a broken bolt is messed up as if the shaft was banging around in that area before the bolt broke. If the threads in the bolt holes are OK and if the flange does not prevent the shaft from properly seating you may be able to put it back together with NEW bolts and be on your way.

[986Eve]

Originally Posted by elgyqc

From the photo it looks like there is one broken bolt... the 5 others must have backed out and the last one broke. The flange near what I take to be a broken bolt is messed up as if the shaft was banging around in that area before the bolt broke. If the threads in the bolt holes are OK and if the flange does not prevent the shaft from properly seating you may be able to put it back together with NEW bolts and be on your way.

Thank you Grant and Well said. 2 of the bolts are broken/warped. I'm inspecting the receiving plate that mounts to the transmission. and soon removing the remaining bolt.

There is a friction/shield piece that tore up. Can I operate with out it?

In the next hour or so I will know if the CV receiving mount will be usable. I'm concerned about the treads. I'd really like to put a new one on.

The drive shaft is in very good condition from the outside. Much nicer than what I could get used.