our51super Posted April 17, 2001 Share Posted April 17, 2001 It seems that my torque ball on my Dynaflow needs sealing and I was wondering if anyone can tell me whether I need to remove the transmission from the car to seal it?<P>Thanks,<P>------------------<BR>Crin & Teresa Dima<BR>BCA # 37114 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our51super Posted April 17, 2001 Author Share Posted April 17, 2001 I read the shop manual but didn't catch that part I guess. If you know more about it can you tell me if there's anything tricky about it. Are there any hidden say ...springs or clips or ...? Also in the shop manual they show a specialty tool to drive in a seal of sorts which I don't have. Can the sealing job be accomplished without any specialty tools? I just replaced the rear springs too so I wish I would have thought of doing this then seeing how the rear end was dangling anyway. So when you disonnect the torque tube does that give you clear access to the U-Joint? Just trying to avoid some pitfalls.<P>Thanks,<P>------------------<BR>Crin & Teresa Dima<BR>BCA # 37114 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Read the shop manual. You do not need to pull the trans to work on the torque ball assy.<BR> Also, the bolts that hold the rear springs to the rear differential have LEFT-HAND threads on them. (you will have to move the rear end back to access the torque ball.)<BR> Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our51super Posted April 18, 2001 Author Share Posted April 18, 2001 Can I use the same shims on the torque ball that were originally there or do I have to re-space it. Where do I get the spacers?<P>Thanks,<P>------------------<BR>Crin & Teresa Dima<BR>BCA # 37114 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted April 20, 2001 Share Posted April 20, 2001 The shims are paper gaskets in varying thicknesses. They are available from Bobs Automobilia.<BR> You can use a broomstick instead of the "official" Buick tool. The rear end does not need to be completly removed, but it does make it easier. check the bushing that the U-joint fits into for wear while you are in the torque ball area. If the torque ball assy does not look like the one in the shop manual...it may be the "upgraded" version (read ..recall)<BR> hope this helps a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Rawling Posted April 26, 2001 Share Posted April 26, 2001 I heard that you have to check the torque ball for scoring and if it is scored, changing the shims will not help. Any comments on that. Also, Bob's sells the rubber boot to cover the joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 27, 2001 Share Posted April 27, 2001 I had the same problem on my '51 Buick last summer. I did not have to remove the transmission. I was told it may be an easy job, but it turned out to be very difficult and I finally hired a garage to do it. They had to remove the whole rear axle assembly. When I tried to avoid that step, I could only separate the torque ball from the trans a couple of inches, not enough to clear. <BR>Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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