12 Bolt 'O' Type (FULL SIZE CARS 65-76)
![]() Symmetrical 12 bolt cover |
![]() U-bolts on yoke |
![]() FULL SIZE TRAC LOCK SQUARE TAB POSI |
![]() 1/4 cut slugs bolt in axles |
Ring Gear Diameter |
9.375 Olds 'O' TYPE REAR |
Casting number |
Not IDed yet |
Cover Bolt Count |
12 |
Ring Gear Bolt
Count |
12 |
Ring Gear Bolt Size |
7/16 right hand (early) and Left hand thread (Late) |
Axle Spline |
31 bolt in axle |
Pinion Spline |
28 (67-70) and 30 (71-76) |
Yoke Style |
U Bolt & Nut Universal Joint
retention (reference picture) 1971-1975 round bolt flange |
Pinion Diameter |
1.875 |
Axle Shaft Diameter |
1.563 press on bearing |
Supported Cars
Car |
Year |
DELTA 88, ROYALE |
66-76 |
OLDS 98 Wagons |
66-76 |
Buick 455 CI Electra, Riviera,
Wagons Pontiac 455CI Catalina,
Bonneville, Grandville, Wagons |
1971-1976 |
Rebuild Kit
Part |
Part Number |
Carrier Bearing |
LM603049 |
Carrier Bearing (Race) |
LM603012 |
Inner Pinion Bearing |
M804049 |
Inner Pinion Bearing (Race) |
M804010 |
Outer Pinion Bearing |
M88048 |
Outer Pinion Bearing (Race) |
M88010 |
Pinion Seal |
2043 |
Mega Axle Bearing Kit
Part |
Part Number |
Axle Bearing 65-67 SEALED BEARING |
514003P |
Axle seal 65-67 INNER TUBE SEAL |
8940S |
Axle Bearing 68-70 SEALED BEARING |
88131R |
Axle seal 68-70 INNER TUBE SEAL |
8940S |
Axle Bearing 71-76 OILED BEARING |
SET 10 |
Axle seal 71-76 AXLE MOUNTED SEAL |
2689S |