torque tube hook up

[theodore]

I am getting ready to hook up the torque tube on my 34 roadster. I have a new driveshaft roller bearing and the speedometer drive gear snap ring that secures it. Should I install the bearing before or after the driveshaft is attached to the differential? Thanks for you help.

 

[Tim Brown]

I usually install those parts after.

 

[hotcoupe]

i would attach the driveshaft to the differential,bolt the torque tube to the banjo housing and then install the roller bearing, part #7290 thrust washer and then speedo gear and finally snap ring. you didn`t mention the front seal, now would be a good time to change it. of course you have to take the race out to get to the seal. your call.

 

[Bassman/NZ]

i would attach the driveshaft to the differential,bolt the torque tube to the banjo housing and then install the roller bearing, part #7290 thrust washer and then speedo gear and finally snap ring. you didn`t mention the front seal, now would be a good time to change it. of course you have to take the race out to get to the seal. your call.

I did the seal on my 47 torque tube without taking the race out. I knocked the old one out with a drift, then made a driver out of a long piece of pipe and a flat washer slightly smaller than the seal. I then put the seal on the tool with some grease so it didn't fall off, and pushed it all the way in and tapped the end of the pipe with a hammer to push it right into place. Then I followed the steps you outlined.

 

[TerryOH]

If you decide to install the bearing after installing the torque tube to the differental make sure you can get the bearing in place before bolting it up. I had one that would not go in after and had to remove the torque tube install the bearing and then reinstall the torque tube.