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Big Bad Bry
Join Date: Jul 2009
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1988 5 speed torque tube removal
Good day
I am having a little trouble with the last few bolts removing my torque tube. Suspension is down, transmission is out, exhaust is off, heat shields are off, bellhousing is off, my last four bolts holding front of torque tube are all that is left the bottom two wont be a problem but the top two are in a terrible spot. Does anybody Know if I am supposed to do something with front pinch bolt or clutch to create more access even if I get them out not sure how I would ever get torque wrench in there to re-install with proper tourque. 
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07-14-2009, 12:43 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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Undo and remove the 2 allen head bolts which hold the coupling sleeve in there.
Once the bolts are out slide the coupler rearward INSIDE the TT. Once you have this done you will have more room to be able to remove those 2 bolts. I normally use a selection of 17mm wrenches, and have been able to get an air rachet in there as well. But the latter is VERY tricky. |
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07-14-2009, 01:19 PM
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Big Bad Bry
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Thanks lizard
Will go do that right now 
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07-14-2009, 01:29 PM
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Don't forget PB Blaster or Kroil... You're almost done, so this is probably already covered...
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07-15-2009, 05:53 PM
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Petie3rd
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Philly PA
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Based on the rusty appearance of the throw out bearing it should be inspected, also some grease applied to the part that the TOB rides on. (guide tube)
Remember that the TOB is spinning at engine speed all the time so if isnt not smooth then it should be replaced as well as the pilot bearing. Also dont wash the engine as the water will run down the rear of the valley and into the opening for the release arm connection then down into your TOB and creating a failure due to rust/corrosion
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07-16-2009, 07:43 AM
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Big Bad Bry
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Hmmm Yeah your probably right mrmerlin while it is all open i should check it Torque tube is
out, I have pulled one bearing so far, with regard to TOB how should I check it, Pilot bearing to where is it in relation to TOB should I just Change Them, do I need to remove flywheel or anything to change it any specical tools for this is it a big job, Thanks Guys for all your help Big Bad Bry |
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07-20-2009, 05:31 AM
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