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front axle questions (with pics)

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I just ordered some remanufactured front axles and had a few questions before I install them. The first pic is what I believe to be the axle nut that all of the directions say to replace since it is a one time use nut. Is this correct?
The second pic is of the other end, and again what I think is the circlip that is supposed to be replaced, is that right? The final pic is just an overall of the axle.
 

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If the axle nut and c-clip came with the rebuilt shafts, they should already be new. Or did I miss the questions all together (it has been known to happen) :) ?
 






This is the other axle I got. The first pic is of the end that has a female splined end. Is that the right part? The other axle has a male splined end. So does it just mount different or did I get the wrong part? The second pic is an overall of the axle. This will be my first time doing a repair like this so any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
 

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Robb said:
If the axle nut and c-clip came with the rebuilt shafts, they should already be new. Or did I miss the questions all together (it has been known to happen) :) ?

The instructions that came with the axle said not to reuse the c-clip and axle nut (on the axle already on the vehicle - the one being replaced) and to purchase new ones. My question was if these new axles already came with them on them. (Do I need to go out and buy them or not?) It looks to me as if they are already on there. I probably didn't convey what I needed to know very well, I usually think faster than I talk (or type). Hope this helps.
 






Yep, those are new from the rebuilder, they are good to go.
 






That's what I needed to know. But what about the second axle, is it good, too? Thanks!
 






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