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PeTr0 04-07-2003 01:28 AM

How to Torque down driveshaft bolts
 
A torque wrench or a ratchet really doesnt have enough clearance to really tighten down the bolts that hold the drive shaft to the axle. I used a 12mm 12point wrench and tightened it as much as i could, but with such a short wrench i doubt it added up to a whole lot of ft/lbs. Any suggestions?

88workcar 04-07-2003 06:31 AM

Double wrench it, Hook one into the end of the 12mm. It's all I ever do.

cyberstang5.0 04-07-2003 07:33 AM

I double wrench mine too. You can always add a little bit of lock-tight on it. ;)

Kevin Price 04-07-2003 08:34 AM

I single wrench mine, I must be stronger than everyone else. :)

No really, double-wrenchng would work. Make sure the rear is ON STANDS AND NOT ON RAMPS. Had one roll off on me one time putting the shaft in

sn95gt19 04-07-2003 09:21 AM

theres sort of a "sweet spot"....just turn the driveshaft until you find it. you'll probably have to turn it for every bolt.

i use a swivel and a 12pt 12mm


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