Resolved Rear Axle Thread Size/Pitch?

[shinzon]

So, I grabbed a LSD rear end and axles from a 95 TSI AWD in the junkyard to replace the open differential rear in my Talon. In the process I slightly flattened out the threads on the outer end of the axle where the castle nut secures them to the hub and I was wondering what the thread size and pitch was so I can freshen up the threads.

The damage isn't too bad and the castle nut would probably screw onto the axle without trouble, but since no one makes aftermarket replacement rear axles, I'd rather play it safe and re-tap the threads to avoid stripping them out on reassembly.

Anyone know?

On an unrelated note, the junkyard talon was rather odd. It had absolutely no options other than the LSD rear. No keyless, sunroof, leather, power seats, or premium sound system. I had never seen an AWD car with so few options.

 

[tehehodi]

Subscribed, I'm curious also.

 

[poonman]

Just go to the auto store, ask for a new nut, and ask them were there bolt/nut gauges are and take it over and match up the thread. If you need help, I live down the road from you on 91st

 

[shinzon]

MitsubishiASA suggests that the thread size is 22m, but doesn't give the thread pitch.

Poonman, that's a good idea; I'll have to give that a try. And thank you for the offer of help.

 

[poonman]

MitsubishiASA suggests that the thread size is 22m, but doesn't give the thread pitch.

Poonman, that's a good idea; I'll have to give that a try. And thank you for the offer of help.

Anytime, always nice to find a local DSMer

 

[shinzon]

I followed poonman's advice and purchased new axle nuts and the Dorman box they came in listed the thread pitch and size. So, for the sake of future searchers, the rear axle thread size and pitch is M22-1.50.

 

[tehehodi]

So they make a die this big?!?? how are you fixing it?

 

[shinzon]

They do. I actually, as it turns out, have one that size, but you can find them online. Here's one from snap-on:

RD7-4, Die, Rethreader, M22 x 1.50

 

[tehehodi]

Holy fook! Now I've seen it all! I used to work as a machinist but damn! Thank you!

 

[HOT97ECLIPSEGSX]

Just wanted to say thank you for keeping this thread around as I used it to find the thread pitch and die I need to repair my threads. Thanks.

 

[Boostnvegas]

Subscribed, I'm curious also.

I used a thread pitch gauge for my 2g fwd axels and it worked out to 22x1.5

I bought a die from my snap on rep so I could re-thread my axels. Hope this helps........

 

['97 Cayenne]

Almost 12 years later and this helped me for the same thing!