[farmer]

Installing CV Drive shaft on '05 w/3.5" superflex lift by RE w/ adjustable upper arms.

- What is the torque spec on the 4 bolts attaching drive shaft to rear of transfer case ?
- What is the torque spec on the 4 bolts attaching the u-joint to the rear diff. ?
- What to do with E-brake cables that are held in place by a bracket bolted to the
stock upper control arms.

 

[f9k9]

..................................................- What to do with E-brake cables that are held in place by a bracket bolted to the
stock upper control arms.

Can't answer your torque questions but for the cables............

 

[gregert12]

DESCRIPTION


Rear Shaft Rear Yoke Bolts
14ft/lbs


Rear Shaft Transfer Case Flange Bolts
85ft/lbs



http://www.wanderingtrail.com/Mechanical/TJLJ/2005_Jeep_Torques.htm


edit- forgot, use red locktite on all the bolts.

 

[mikel]

I believe it is 85 ft/lbs or snug tight plus a half turn.

 

[farmer]

Thank you very much for your information and quick response I am new to this with lots to learn, and trying not to learn the hard way.

 

[gregert12]

Thank you very much for your information and quick response I am new to this with lots to learn, and trying not to learn the hard way.

No problem, you're welcome. Feel free to post any question you may have.

 

[f9k9]

You'll learn that Greg is one to trust here, as well, as many others. I try not to post up a guess when, I know he is lurking nearby.

 

[bojang]

If you are going to use lock tite, use blue, not red. I have used the blue with good results.