It's not possible to get accurate torques when using a u-joint. If there's any angle at all on the u-joint, the torque reading will not reflect the actual torque.

A better approach would be to use a crowsfoot installed at a right angle to the torque wrench if it's not possible to get the torque wrench on the bolt with a socket on it.
With a little mathematics you could use an extender in line with the wrench stem.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.