on 1/23/2003 9:21 AM, Mark Reda wrote:
> The second tool you'll need a 19mm socket (someone coffect me if I'm wrong)
> to remove the nut holding the axle to the spindle.
It's way bigger than a 19mm- more like a 24mm or 26mm. I haven't replaced
one in a while. You'll also need a REALLY big breaker bar to get it loose as
the torque spec is nearly 180 ft-lbs and probably should be still higher
than that. Most mechanics will probably just hammer that thing on with an
air wrench.
You should also buy new bolts to attach the joint to the drive flange. They
come pre-treated with locking compound and unless you can get the old ones
completely clean, any Loctite you apply isn't going to work. I've actually
had used bolts fall out even after being properly torqued. They're cheap and
well worth it.
The big nut that bolts the driveshaft to the hub is also a locking bolt and
probably shouldn't be reused either, though most of the rebuilt driveshafts
I've bought included this bolt. If you must reuse it, give the old nut a
whack with a hammer on its outer rim so that it's a little bit oval.
Chris
