Nexus 4 axle-droupout connect

Quoth "meb":

Quoted message said:

I picked up a Shimano Nexus 4 speed automatic and it’s axle has flat
opposing sides similar to the SRAM flat side. The SRAM axles fit into
locking washers that fit in the dropouts to hold positions. The Nexus
axle did not come with a similar washer and the axle appears to be too
small by itself to lock in place on the dropouts. Was it supposed to
have washers or some other item lock the axle to the dropouts?

Yes, it needs special tab washers. Shimano makes them in a range of
differnt orientations to match different types of frame fork ends. They
are designated by a color code which I don't have at my fingertips here
at home, but I do have at the shop.

We keep these special washers in stock and can supply whichever type you
need.

Sheldon "Anti-Rotation" Brown
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