Q: Trying to find the size of the nut that connects the yoke and the differential

asked by on March 16, 2017

My drive shaft came off of my jeep so I'm replacing the rear housing along with the yoke and u bolts, problem is that I dont know what size ratchet I need
My car has an automatic transmission.

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