In a message dated 11/17/99 9:38:41 AM Eastern Standard Time, brett@pdikeman.ne.mediaone.net writes: << the teeth are on the hub, not axle, at least on type 44's. I would recommend cleaning the teeth with a wire brush wheel on a drill or a dremel. >> On the front of the car the teeth are on the axle. To be exact, they are on the outer CV joint.