torque question

[Wayne P.]

Would anyone have the torque numbers for the rear axel shaft bolt cap torque . also the main drive shaft clamps. ( Threaded axel )
thanks

[Joe L.]

Re: torque question

Would anyone have the torque numbers for the rear axel shaft bolt cap torque . also the main drive shaft clamps. ( Threaded axel )
thanks

Wayne-----

If you're referring to the bolts which retain the caps to the stub axles, the torque is 45 lb/ft.

I don't know what you mean by "main drive shaft clamps".

[Wayne P.]

Re: torque question

I ment the drive shaft clamps to yokes . thanks

[John H.]

Re: torque question

Wayne -

The '64 A.I.M. shows 60-90 ft-lbs. for the outer half-shaft U-joint flange-to-spindle flange bolts, and 12-15 ft-lbs. for the driveshaft U-bolt nuts.

[Joe L.]

Re: torque question

I ment the drive shaft clamps to yokes . thanks

Wayne------


All 1953-67 Corvettes used u-bolts for driveshaft u-bolt retention. None used straps with bolts. However, 1968-70 with automatic transmission as well as most 71-82 did use straps with bolts. The torque for these bolts is 15 lb/ft.

[Wayne P.]

Re: torque question

Thanks guys sorry for the incorrect verbiage . John thanks for the info that is what I required. Is their a trick or a special socket when installing the French locks . I ground down a socket still difficult.

[John H.]

Re: torque question

Thanks guys sorry for the incorrect verbiage . John thanks for the info that is what I required. Is their a trick or a special socket when installing the French locks . I ground down a socket still difficult.

Wayne -

I haven't found anything special required - put a bit of oil on the bottom of the bolt heads, assemble the french lock to a bolt pair, install the pair finger-tight, then install the other pair the same way and torque all four bolts, then bend one tang at each end of the french lock against a flat on the bolt head. The oil on the bottom of the bolt heads minimizes the possibility of twisting the french lock as you approach correct torque.

[Timothy B.]

Re: torque question

Wayne,

Just to add to what John said, neverseize may work also.