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Called the dealership, and the desk jockey was less than stellar referred me to part # 56719-sam2 $26 per bolt in a 4 pack...so over $100. didn't have any other spec info (i.e. torque). Called another dealership in the area and he also gave me M12x1.75x110 they said they would see if a tech can find the torque and call me back with that number.
Time is somewhat precious with a couple day jobs, so too many trips here and there are tough. Since these are Amazon Prime, I went ahead and ordered, I can return them if needed. Needa Parts 876330 M12-1.75 x 110mm Bolt, (Pack of 5)
Looked things over Monday night, had two bolts loose on the left side which included the top left. I couldnt get to check the top right. Seems like this thing was hanging on by just 2 or 3 bolts! I have a feeling this trans was replaced by the previous owner. There is a yellow marking on the check plate of the trans. Maybe salvage mark?
Anyhow, went shopping before work this morning. 24" extension from Harbor Freight, and found the right bolts and washers at Home Depot. Should I be using thread locker when I put these back on? If so, the bolt I took out was pretty dirty, can I just spray brake cleaner in the holes?
. Should I be using thread locker when I put these back on? If so, the bolt I took out was pretty dirty, can I just spray brake cleaner in the holes?
I'm just a shadetree mechanic when it comes to these trucks but I would say yes and yes, That's what I would do, clean holes, blow dry, just a dab of thread lock and proper torque.
Just be careful, make sure the mating surfaces are clean and don't try to close any big gaps all at once with a single bolt or you risk cracking the transmission case, usually breaking at an ear. Yours does not look to be separated too far but bring it back up gradually, going from bolt to bolt, side to side till it is mated before tightening any one bolt all the way. Make sure there is no crud in the gap.
Just be careful, make sure the mating surfaces are clean and don't try to close any big gaps all at once with a single bolt or you risk cracking the transmission case, usually breaking at an ear. Yours does not look to be separated too far but bring it back up gradually, going from bolt to bolt, side to side till it is mated before tightening any one bolt all the way. Make sure there is no crud in the gap.
Agreed. Do that with the bolts dry then remove one at a time to apply loctite if you want
Agreed. Do that with the bolts dry then remove one at a time to apply loctite if you want
bolts dry as in, don't spray brake cleaner in the holes or lock tite them? Just get them evenly snugged and torqued?
that sounds like a good idea because its 30ish degrees here and has been raining/ snowing on and off. Not sure if it would dry. I'll do that tomorrow after work, maybe before and see how it goes.
03-05-2018, 11:07 AM
