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| | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 33 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 33 | Back to my 52 3 speed. When would be the best time to torque the u joint ball cover bolts. Jackstands under the frame, or weight on wheels, or does it matter? 1/2 ton 3 speed torque tube.
TommyJ | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Any time, TommyJ,
No need to over torque (15-25 lbs would be plently).
If you have leaks there (VERY common), the best bet (and it is a painful one) is to do the cover/seal adjustent procedure described in the Transmission section (I think) in the Shop Manual. | | |
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