How to torque ball joint with cv axle in place?
#1
Retired Administrator
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
How to torque ball joint with cv axle in place?
Checking to see if anyone knows how to torque the ball joints on a 2001 Bonneville with thee CV axle in place? There is no room to get a socket over the castle nut (as shown in the picture)?
I visually tightened the castle nut, and think I may have got a bit light on the right side.
I visually tightened the castle nut, and think I may have got a bit light on the right side.
#2
Senior Member
True Car Nut
The only way I can think of to try to get a torque wrench on it is to get a crows foot socket.
#3
Senior Member
True Car Nut
If you have a torque wrench that will accept different heads, that is the only way. Otherwise, use an open end wrench with something to provide a little extra torque, and apply using the armstrong method.
#5
Retired
X2. I haven't had issues with the German Torque method.
__________________
Retired Administrator
2002 *-10 5.7 V8
2023 Jeep Rubicon Diesel
Retired Administrator
2002 *-10 5.7 V8
2023 Jeep Rubicon Diesel
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post