torque arm broke and I believe my rear differential is bent
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I believe the rear differential is supposed to be straight up and down but im replacing my torque arm and the bottom of the differential is leaning closer to the front of the car and I dont know if the new/used torque arm will go on. What do I do? Is it possible for a auto place to straighten it back up? and if it is, how much might it cost? Thanks |
Re: torque arm broke and I believe my rear differential is bent
The torque arm is what keeps the rear end from twisting. When yours broke the rear end twisted. Just install the new torque arm to the rear end and, when you attach it to the transmission, it will bring the rear end back into alignment.
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Re: torque arm broke and I believe my rear differential is bent
Originally Posted by rngilliland
(Post 6839938)
The torque arm is what keeps the rear end from twisting. When yours broke the rear end twisted. Just install the new torque arm to the rear end and, when you attach it to the transmission, it will bring the rear end back into alignment.
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Re: torque arm broke and I believe my rear differential is bent
Support the car by the frame rails so the rear end can hang free. It shouldn't be hard to twist it enough to attach the torque arm. Use a pry bar if you need to. Or put a jack under the very back of the differential housing, with the rear hanging free, and raise it a little at a time. That should help twist it into position. Don't unhook the shocks or the springs could fall out.
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Re: torque arm broke and I believe my rear differential is bent
Get the car rolling a little, and yank on the emergency brake. The torque from stopping the rear wheels and axle is one of the torque forces that the torque arm is supposed to counteract. The rear axle in the f-bodies is not as controlled as well as in some of the other GM cars and trucks. My 9C1 Caprice had a 4-link system, with 2 upper and 2 lower control arms, and no panhard rod.
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Re: torque arm broke and I believe my rear differential is bent
Originally Posted by rngilliland
(Post 6840014)
Support the car by the frame rails so the rear end can hang free. It shouldn't be hard to twist it enough to attach the torque arm. Use a pry bar if you need to. Or put a jack under the very back of the differential housing, with the rear hanging free, and raise it a little at a time. That should help twist it into position. Don't unhook the shocks or the springs could fall out.
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