TQ Tube, snap-ring pliers???
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TQ Tube, snap-ring pliers???
Where can I get the correct size snap-ring pliers to remove the snap-ring from the TQ Tube???
AND can the TQ Tube be removed from the front of the car? I already have the engine out and do not want to lower the trans/rear-end.
I borrowed this photo from Cajundudes web site
AND can the TQ Tube be removed from the front of the car? I already have the engine out and do not want to lower the trans/rear-end.
I borrowed this photo from Cajundudes web site
Last edited by Pipedream; Jul 29, 2007 at 10:25 AM.
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i just used a big pair of needle nose pliers, it took my a couple of mins of cursing at it till i got it to pop out, and look out that puppy is under some tension.
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The snap ring is under a lot of pressure.
I bought a heavy duty set of snap ring pliers that lock as you squeeze them.
I think I got them at Big "A"s auto parts store. I squeezed in the snap ring and then got a little flat head screwdriver to get it out of the grooves.
There are two different types of snap ring pliers internal and external, you need internal. (i.e. when you squeeze handles the tips move in, not out.
I bought a heavy duty set of snap ring pliers that lock as you squeeze them.
I think I got them at Big "A"s auto parts store. I squeezed in the snap ring and then got a little flat head screwdriver to get it out of the grooves.
There are two different types of snap ring pliers internal and external, you need internal. (i.e. when you squeeze handles the tips move in, not out.
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The snap ring is under a lot of pressure.
I bought a heavy duty set of snap ring pliers that lock as you squeeze them.
I think I got them at Big "A"s auto parts store. I squeezed in the snap ring and then got a little flat head screwdriver to get it out of the grooves.
There are two different types of snap ring pliers internal and external, you need internal. (i.e. when you squeeze handles the tips move in, not out.
I bought a heavy duty set of snap ring pliers that lock as you squeeze them.
I think I got them at Big "A"s auto parts store. I squeezed in the snap ring and then got a little flat head screwdriver to get it out of the grooves.
There are two different types of snap ring pliers internal and external, you need internal. (i.e. when you squeeze handles the tips move in, not out.
I bought mine at a local tools store, even with the right tool it was a pain to reinstall.
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It is possible to remove the torque tube with the engine out but you need to drop the rear suspension at least one foot to do it. The torque tube will not move forward enough because the tunnel is in the way. I just did this on a 2001.
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CRAP!!! you are right, I just looked... Oh well... This project is getting long in tooth.... TQ-Tube bushing may have to wait...
Thanks for the info...
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