Here’s a follow-up on my half-shaft bolt issues.
The dealer and mechanic accepted full responsibility for the problem. No backtracking, no excuses. They ordered a new half-shaft bolt kit and just to be safe, they also installed a new axle, knuckles, etc. for the driver side. Passenger side was inspected, but since none of those bolts were loose, they did not replace the axle.
On closer inspection, the bolt heads that appeared damaged in the pictures were not damaged. The mechanic invited me back to the garage several times during the project to show me how it was going and let me inspect anything I wanted to. The actual half-shaft bolts had not moved, but he replaced them anyway.
Thanks again for all the advice and well wishing.
