FAQ for Driveshaft Repair
Q: What's the recommended torque for the nut installed to the flexplate spindle?
A:
The recommended torque is 90 N.m (66 ft. lbs.).
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29/10/2022 Q: What needs to be done before servicing the rear-bearing housing assembly?
A:
You will need to lubricate the new rear bearing housing O-rings with clean engine oil.
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29/10/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the bearing housing bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 70 N.m (52 ft. lbs.).
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29/10/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the driveline tunnel closeout panel bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 10 N.m (89-inch lbs.).
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29/10/2022 Q: When will the propeller shaft be bent and should be replaced?
A:
If the propeller shaft runout exceeds 0.3 mm (0.118 inches), the propeller shaft is bent and should be replaced.
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29/10/2022 Q: What parts should be removed from the input shaft?
A:
You will need to remove only the propeller shaft coupler-to-input shaft bolts and do not remove the coupler-to-prop shaft bolts.
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29/10/2022 Q: What should be done if there is a detached balance weight from the propeller shaft?
A:
You will need to inspect the propeller shaft and tube for a detached balance weight and replace components as required.
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29/10/2022 Q: How do you remove the driveline tunnel closeout panel?
A:
You can remove the intermediate pipe, the driveline tunnel closeout panel bolts, and the closeout panel.
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29/10/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the rear exhaust hanger mounting bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
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29/10/2022 Q: What may cause the propeller shaft "out-of-balance"?
A:
The °out-of-balance° of a propeller shaft could be caused by a bent propeller shaft, loose or missing parts or weights, and worn or broken coupling.
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