Tips for proper Torque Tube Maintenance?
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Cruising
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Tips for proper Torque Tube Maintenance?
Hey all, I’m getting ready to do a Rear Main Seal job, and I figured while I have the Torque Tube and Transmission out now is the time to do some maintenance. Does anybody have any advice on what should be replaced while I have it out? The car is an Automatic. Thanks!
Drifting
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^^^ mileage would be a good factor.
The only thing you can really service is the bushings & couplers and check for any obvious signs of damage on the tube. Also supposedly automatics do not see the same level of wear on the bushings as do manuals so depending on the mileage you likely will not see any noticeable wear. It's believed that the more direct flywheel and clutch interface put more shock into the driveline with use.
Any wear that does exist on the bushings and couplers should be noticeable.
The only thing you can really service is the bushings & couplers and check for any obvious signs of damage on the tube. Also supposedly automatics do not see the same level of wear on the bushings as do manuals so depending on the mileage you likely will not see any noticeable wear. It's believed that the more direct flywheel and clutch interface put more shock into the driveline with use.
Any wear that does exist on the bushings and couplers should be noticeable.
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