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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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Anyone here rebuilt their C5's torque tube? Any tips/tricks?

Other than driveshaft couplings listed in the second thread below, what other parts within the TT assembly should be replaced when rebuilding?

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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1431458

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1367665


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There is not a lot of parts other than some bearings, couplers and snap rings.

Might want to get the parts cryo'd if you making lots of power.

Just take off the big snap ring at the end and get a rubber mallet and out she will come.
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Make sure you match mark everything that will be reused to preserve balance! Gotta go back aligned the same way to each other.
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Don't get the bearings from the dealer, they charged $90 for the same bearing I got from NAPA for $10.
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And Get the biggest snap ring pliers you can find too. Youll need them.
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