12 Bolt 'O' Type


Ring Gear Diameter  8.4   Olds
Cover Bolt Count  12
Ring Gear Bolt Count  10
Ring Gear Bolt Size

7/16 left hand thread

Axle Spline 28   bolt in axle 60 degree spline 

31   bolt in axle (SPECIAL 67-68 SUPER DUTY OPTION)

Pinion Spline 27
Yoke Style U Bolt & Nut Universal Joint retention (reference picture)
Pinion Diameter 1.625 <<<< AFTERMARKET GEARS ARE AVAILABLE FOR 12 BOLT OLDS
Axle Shaft Diameter 1.382  press on bearing
Supported Cars:
Car Year
44242 67-68  
Cutlas 442 (USA ONLY) 69-70
Rebuild Kit Includes
Part Part Number
Carrier Bearing LM501349
Carrier Bearing (Race) LM501314
Inner Pinion Bearing M802048
Inner Pinion Bearing (Race) M802011
Outer Pinion Bearing 86649
Outer Pinion Bearing (Race) 86610
Pinion Seal 2043
Axle Bearing   67-68 SEALED BEARING RW507CR
Axle seal         67-68 INNER TUBE SEAL 8594S
Axle Bearing   69-70 OILED  BEARING A9
Axle seal         69-70 EXTERNAL SEAL 2146
Mega Axle Bearing Kit: