U Joint Bolt Torque

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Feb 10, 2006 | 01:58 PM

Neil87Z28

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From: Tampa, FL

Car: 1987 IROC Z28

Engine: 427ci

Transmission: TH350

U Joint Bolt Torque

I have an '87 IROC-Z with the 7.625 10-bolt rear and stock driveshaft. What is the proper torque for the bolts that retain the rear u-joint on the pinion yoke?

Thanks. -Neil

Feb 10, 2006 | 02:12 PM

MrDude_1

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Car: 91 Camaro Vert

Engine: 02 LS1, HX40

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ive always tightened them by hand with a wrench.

good and tight is the only spec you need.... obviously dont overtighten it a stupid amount, but its not a critical torque spec.

Feb 13, 2006 | 06:56 PM

Neil87Z28

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Car: 1987 IROC Z28

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Thanks. It came off and went back on wrench-tight.

Feb 13, 2006 | 07:38 PM

Ricktpi

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Car: 1987 Camaro Z-28

Engine: 6.3L Victor EFI

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18-20 ftlbs. Any more & you can distort the caps. Make sure you use a locking nut or lock washer. My brother in-law chucked a drive shaft out of his race car by not doing this.