How much torque should a driveshaft bolt have?

How much torque should a driveshaft bolt have?

U-Bolt Kits

Series	Joint Kit P/N	Torque Spec
1310	5-153X	14-17 Lb Ft
1330	5-213X	14-17 Lb Ft
1350	5-178X	20-24 Lb Ft
1410	5-160X	20-24 Lb Ft

How tight should U joint bolts be?

Fagen explained that few u-joint u-bolts require more than 20 or 30 lb-ft of torque, and that some smaller u-bolts measure their maximum suggested torque in pound-inches. “If you overtighten the nuts on those u-bolts you can damage the bearing cap and the needle bearings inside,” says Fagen.

What is the torque on a half inch bolt?

US Recommended Bolt Torque

Size	Recommended Torque
Grade 2	18-8 S/S
1/2″	37	45
9/16″	53	63
5/8″	73	104

How do you disconnect a drive shaft?

Disconnecting the Drive Shaft

1. Step 1: Marking the Driveshaft.
2. Step 2: Remove the Bolts.
3. Step 3: Removing the Driveshaft Flange.
4. Step 4: Disconnect the Driveshaft.
5. Step 5: Check the U joints.
6. Step 6: Reinstalling the Driveshaft.
7. Step 7: Rebolting the Flange Bolts.

Are U joints all the same size?

This allows you to mate a larger (or smaller) U-joint to the other. For example, you buy a new driveshaft that comes with 1350 weld-in yokes, but your car has 1310-sized yokes for the transmission and rear differential….U-Joint Sizes.

Series	Width	Cap Diameter
7290	2.622	1.126″

How do I know how much torque my bolts are?

The marking check: After tightening the bolt, mark the bolt surface and that of the product or workpiece. Then loosen the bolt. Re-tighten it until the markings re-align. The torque needed to return the bolt to its original position is the torque value of the bolt.

Is it easy to disconnect a drive shaft?

Make sure you place a basin under the driveshaft to transmission joint. To totally disengage the driveshaft, you need to use both hands and slide the driveshaft gently away from the transmission case or transmission. You will notice some fluid leaks out, that’s why you placed the basin.