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| rjames |
 Oct 12 2014, 11:40 PM
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I'm made of metal  Group: Members Posts: 3,933 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I know it's been said before, but periodically check to verify those cv bolts are torqued to spec. I think a lot of folks only check the ones at the tranny side, but the ones at the wheel ends of the half shafts should also be checked. I had a couple that were a few foot pounds shy of spec.
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| Hank914 |
Oct 13 2014, 12:09 AM
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QUOTE(rjames @ Oct 12 2014, 10:40 PM)  I know it's been said before, but periodically check to verify those cv bolts are torqued to spec. I think a lot of folks only check the ones at the tranny side, but the ones at the wheel ends of the half shafts should also be checked. I had a couple that were a few foot pounds shy of spec. Inquiring minds want to know.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ...what is spec for those bolts? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ...and what's a good way to estimate torque w/o a torque wrench? Thanks muchly. |
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| bdstone914 |
Oct 13 2014, 07:04 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,522 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(Hank914 @ Oct 12 2014, 11:09 PM) QUOTE(rjames @ Oct 12 2014, 10:40 PM) I know it's been said before, but periodically check to verify those cv bolts are torqued to spec. I think a lot of folks only check the ones at the tranny side, but the ones at the wheel ends of the half shafts should also be checked. I had a couple that were a few foot pounds shy of spec. Inquiring minds want to know.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ...what is spec for those bolts? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ...and what's a good way to estimate torque w/o a torque wrench? Thanks muchly. 32 ft/lbs. Use a torque wrench. But one, borrow one or many auto parts stores rent them. And use the correct triple square socket you you will strip the head and have a worse problem. |
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| 914Sixer |
Oct 13 2014, 05:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,886 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I checked mine 3 weeks ago and found 2 hanging on by a thread.
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| cary |
Oct 13 2014, 07:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I give them a little tap with a ball pine hammer to make sure they're fully seated before I try to turn them with a ratchet.
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| bcheney |
Oct 13 2014, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,341 Joined: 16-November 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 1,348 Region Association: South East States |
You also need to be tidy when installing CV's...Cleanliness is king, no grease of any kind on the thread surfaces and the tops of the boot plates where the bolts and washers are inserted. I brake clean the threads thoroughly and use new Schor washers everytime.
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| bigkensteele |
Oct 13 2014, 07:52 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States
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Bolts that are pre-drilled for safety wire are available on 914rubber.com. If you really, really want them to stay torqued, that is the way to go.
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