Re: [AMC-List] torqu tube Q???

[Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Spunds like a spun hub, not a ujoint.
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Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown, WV


---- J Johnson <imfatdad@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> I received the following inquiry from a guy on another message baord I
> frequent.  I have never been into a torque tube, figured someone here
> has.  I would like to know more about this as well....  
> 
> he writes:
> 
> I just got a 60 Rambler Deluxe Wagon i6 196 automatic, and I need to
> get the torque tube off to replace the u-joint towards the rear
> (transmission engages but car will not move, slight squeek sound can be
> heard back there, was told by previous owner that it's the u-joint) . I
> have a manual for the car and instructions say to raise the car in the
> back, then disconnect the suspension bars and emergency brake lines
> attached to the torque tube, then unbolt from rearend and you should be
> able to pull tube away to have access to pinions and u-joint. Anything
> I've read on the subject (including the manual) does not address the
> air springs that are also connected to the axle. I've spent some time
> underneath the car spraying bolts down with PB Blaster and preparing to
> tackle the job, I guess I'm having a hard time visualizing what's
> supposed to happen when I follow the instructions, particularly with
> those springs. I'm a relative newbie, confident with engine, brakes,
> etc., but this'd be my first time working on a drivetrain on a car.
> 
> If any of this makes sense and you have any help or advice you could
> offer me, I'd greatly appreciate it!
> 
> 
> Thanks in advacne for any advice/assist/instruction.
> 
> J. 
> 
> 
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