2007 Opel Astra Broken Gear Box Shaft

2007 OPEL ASTRA
15,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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PCD0001
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Hi, my gear box shaft broke recently. Broken spider gear shaft, damaged gear box casting, broken crown wheel and pinion as well as broken spider gears.

I dont abuse the car or wheel spin. This happened on a Sunday morning driving normally.

WHat could cause this failure?
Aug 14, 2009 at 8:21 AM
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