Torque Tube
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From: Fort Wayne IN
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Torque Tube
I'm mechanically inclined, but my expertise lies mostly with the LT1 F-Body arena. I'm a bit confused as to the whole torque tube setup on the C5 and was wondering if someone would care to explain a bit???
Pictures preferably, as my ability to comprehend mass quantities of text based instruction is lacking. Just kidding.
Pictures preferably, as my ability to comprehend mass quantities of text based instruction is lacking. Just kidding.
Le Mans Master
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From: Granbury Texas
Think of it as a very long connector plate, which connects the (front) engine with the (rear) transmission/differential (transaxle) so that the torque of the engine (under load) does not cause misalignment with the transaxle. If both components are in the same location, then there is no need for a torque tube.
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From: Bellevue Wa
Here is a link to the 'Dope Clutch Install' which has excellent pictures of the entire drivetrain being removed. Should help.
http://fear.net/~dope/c5_clutch_install_pics.html
http://fear.net/~dope/c5_clutch_install_pics.html
