Universal Joint Bolts
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Re: (scorp508)
Thanks Scorp....
I also found an archived reply that recommended 26 ft lbs. That's what I'll go with.
The Hayne's manual says...150 ft lbs :confused:
I snapped one bolt :mad , so I figured I should ask before breaking another.
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RJVETTE23
I also found an archived reply that recommended 26 ft lbs. That's what I'll go with.
The Hayne's manual says...150 ft lbs :confused:
I snapped one bolt :mad , so I figured I should ask before breaking another.
Thanks again,
RJVETTE23
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You sure the Haynes manual didnt say 150 inch?I mis read a figure like that once.
Believe it or not,I never torqued mine down. I use the blue #2 thread locking compound(a Must) and tightened down hand tight.
Of course a month later I rechecked them and they were still snug.I had to use such a long extension,large ratchet,etc from outside the wheel wells doing the half shaft joints I didnt bother using the torque wrench.
I hope when you said you snapped a bolt, you got that one out?Btw, those bolts are about 3-5 bucks a piece from GM.One guy quoted me 7 bucks a piece! I then asked him if they take Medical Insurance cards.
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Believe it or not,I never torqued mine down. I use the blue #2 thread locking compound(a Must) and tightened down hand tight.
Of course a month later I rechecked them and they were still snug.I had to use such a long extension,large ratchet,etc from outside the wheel wells doing the half shaft joints I didnt bother using the torque wrench.
I hope when you said you snapped a bolt, you got that one out?Btw, those bolts are about 3-5 bucks a piece from GM.One guy quoted me 7 bucks a piece! I then asked him if they take Medical Insurance cards.
:)
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Re: (Bill's86Coupe)
I'm sure it says 150 ft lbs for the "Universal Joint Strap Bolts" on the second page of chapter 8 in the Haynes....
I haven't removed it yet. I was too depressed to continue when it snapped last night. I'm going to work on it tonight. Wish me luck. I will be getting a new bolt tomorrow from the Chevy Dealer...$2.
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I haven't removed it yet. I was too depressed to continue when it snapped last night. I'm going to work on it tonight. Wish me luck. I will be getting a new bolt tomorrow from the Chevy Dealer...$2.
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Re: Universal Joint Bolts (Fastguy)
I just checked my haynes manual,and in chapter 8 it says 150 In-lbs and NM is 17.
We got to be careful with those numbers..as I stated I misread a number like that as Ft-lbs and lucky I spotted a washer bending before I snapped the bolt and went back to re check and it was In-lbs.
Good Luck and keep us posted on the bolt that broke off.
:)
We got to be careful with those numbers..as I stated I misread a number like that as Ft-lbs and lucky I spotted a washer bending before I snapped the bolt and went back to re check and it was In-lbs.
Good Luck and keep us posted on the bolt that broke off.
:)
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Re: Universal Joint Bolts (Ramrod92)
Thanks for all the replies. I'm going to pick up my new bolt today. I am also going to get a screw/bolt extractor. I had to remove the diff again to get a good angle on the broken bolt. I was able to drill into it straight enough to not damage any threads.
While I'm at the dealer, I'm going to get the torque specs for all strap bolts. As I have been working on this I think I have discovered that the drive shaft strap bolts should be 22-29 ft lbs and maybe its the half shaft straps that should be 150 ft lbs.
I'll let you know what I can confirm....:flag
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RJVette23
While I'm at the dealer, I'm going to get the torque specs for all strap bolts. As I have been working on this I think I have discovered that the drive shaft strap bolts should be 22-29 ft lbs and maybe its the half shaft straps that should be 150 ft lbs.
I'll let you know what I can confirm....:flag
Thanks again,
RJVette23
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Re: Universal Joint Bolts (Fastguy)
I add Loctite and then usually torque them to "pretty f'n tight" and they have been fine.:)
Pretty F'n tight works for me as well!!!!!!!!
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Re: Universal Joint Bolts (RJVette23)
JUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A GOOD SUPPLY OF SOCKETS ON HAND.
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Re: Universal Joint Bolts (mackeyred96)
Update!!!
Check this out.....
GM Shop Manual for 1986 Corvette says:
Driveshaft - torque retaining strap bolts to 150 in. lbs. or 12.5 ft lbs
For Trunion straps at side gear yoke torque 26 ft. lbs.
For trunion straps at spindle yoke torque 26 ft. lbs.
This is what I'm going with. I'll let you know the results.
RJVette23
Check this out.....
GM Shop Manual for 1986 Corvette says:
Driveshaft - torque retaining strap bolts to 150 in. lbs. or 12.5 ft lbs
For Trunion straps at side gear yoke torque 26 ft. lbs.
For trunion straps at spindle yoke torque 26 ft. lbs.
This is what I'm going with. I'll let you know the results.
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Re: Universal Joint Bolts (RJVette23)
:eek: :eek: 150 in lbs perhapse!! :confused: :confused: wowwy!
Ah... hehe.. just saw the last post... yes, I would stick with around 25 or so... do NOT do 150ft/lb.. you'll break another lol.. that's :crazy: :crazy:
[Modified by Glock'94, 2:05 AM 12/30/2001]
Ah... hehe.. just saw the last post... yes, I would stick with around 25 or so... do NOT do 150ft/lb.. you'll break another lol.. that's :crazy: :crazy:
[Modified by Glock'94, 2:05 AM 12/30/2001]
