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CC33 · 08-27-2014, 07:26 AM

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Well here is a little update on the leak I had from the rear axle through the torque tube. After pulling the axle and torque tube assembly, I ordered the torque tube adapter from Bruce's Rod Shop. By installing that as well as a new grease seal in the tube, I have no leaks.

I also used the John Deere corn head grease for the u-joint. I greased the u-joint pretty well before attaching the bell. Then through the zerk fitting, pumped in a full tube of the grease until I saw it start coming through the speedo opening.

Just drove it for a 40 mile trip and no leaks.

08-27-2014, 07:26 AM	#1
CC33 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 465	Update on Torque Tube Leak Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Well here is a little update on the leak I had from the rear axle through the torque tube. After pulling the axle and torque tube assembly, I ordered the torque tube adapter from Bruce's Rod Shop. By installing that as well as a new grease seal in the tube, I have no leaks. I also used the John Deere corn head grease for the u-joint. I greased the u-joint pretty well before attaching the bell. Then through the zerk fitting, pumped in a full tube of the grease until I saw it start coming through the speedo opening. Just drove it for a 40 mile trip and no leaks.