Pesky Bolts on Driveshaft
02-03-2006, 01:10 PM
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Pesky Bolts on Driveshaft
The background: 87 GT, stock T-5, aluminum driveshaft
So I need to replace the tail seal on my T-5 and to do so without tearing up the U-Joints I need to remove the driveshaft from where it connects to the rear end. These bastards are on there. I have an impact wrench but am afraid of breaking the bolts. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of what the correct torque specs would be?
So I need to replace the tail seal on my T-5 and to do so without tearing up the U-Joints I need to remove the driveshaft from where it connects to the rear end. These bastards are on there. I have an impact wrench but am afraid of breaking the bolts. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of what the correct torque specs would be?
02-03-2006, 02:31 PM
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RE: Pesky Bolts on Driveshaft
I have broken several wrenches getting those thing off. Now I use a 12 point metric socket ( I think it is 12 mm, maybe 13), be sure the socket is an exact fit. Use a 3/8" drive with a short (about 3 to 4 inch)extension. Get the best angle that you can and apply all you got. It should break loose. If not, use a pipe or other "extender" on the ratchet handle. When you put them back in, use blue locktite and get them about as tight as you can with the 3/8" ratchet. Good to go.
02-03-2006, 03:49 PM
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RE: Pesky Bolts on Driveshaft
Do what he said. I bent my 12mm Craftsman wrench getting those things off with an extention. If I were you break them loose by hand before you use the impact on them.
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I have broken several wrenches getting those thing off. Now I use a 12 point metric socket ( I think it is 12 mm, maybe 13), be sure the socket is an exact fit. Use a 3/8" drive with a short (about 3 to 4 inch)extension. Get the best angle that you can and apply all you got. It should break loose. If not, use a pipe or other "extender" on the ratchet handle. When you put them back in, use blue locktite and get them about as tight as you can with the 3/8" ratchet. Good to go.
I have broken several wrenches getting those thing off. Now I use a 12 point metric socket ( I think it is 12 mm, maybe 13), be sure the socket is an exact fit. Use a 3/8" drive with a short (about 3 to 4 inch)extension. Get the best angle that you can and apply all you got. It should break loose. If not, use a pipe or other "extender" on the ratchet handle. When you put them back in, use blue locktite and get them about as tight as you can with the 3/8" ratchet. Good to go.
02-04-2006, 06:32 AM
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RE: Pesky Bolts on Driveshaft
yes 6 pt sockets dont fit that bolt head, because ford had to be difficult, i managed to get mine off, put the car in gear, and use a 3'8 drive breaker and a 12 point 12 or 13 mm socket dont remember, and just break each one loose
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