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Old Aug 22, 2022 | 09:12 PM
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Purchased used Z06 (2017) torque tube. Installed in 2015 Z51. No issues. Used a two post lift, high lift transmission jack, and two screw jacks. Followed the Repairprocedures.com service manual for the most part. Drooped the rear cradle and transmission together. Day one 7 hours removed and replaced. Day two 4 hours replaced and checked fluids. Drained oil, removed oil cooler lines. Had to bleed the brakes because you have to disconnect the rear brake lines. Not a terrible job, but I had a lot of help. 5 man crew. So far I have about 50 miles on the newly installed tube. No noise, no leaks. Reused all the Bolts and exhaust gaskets. Plans for new exhaust soon.

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Thank you for sharing this. Do you have any more pics?
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wow, any insight on why it went bad? where the issue was? etc.. ive been seeing a few threads with people with torque tube issues lately.
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wow, any insight on why it went bad? where the issue was? etc.. ive been seeing a few threads with people with torque tube issues lately.
Typical failure is either the internal coupler or the carrier support bearing.
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ok interesting thanks. basically causes noises and/or vibrations i assume at first then perhaps getting worse over time to the point of having due to extremes of that?
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