Video on how to repair and rebuild the Torque Tube on the Opel GT, Kadett, Manta, Ascona, Olympia and other Opel RWD cars from the 60s to 80s.
0:00 Intro
0:32 - Opel GT diagram
0:37 - Description of Axle
3:27 - Manta Axle Diagram
4:05 - Torque Tube Shaft
4:30 - Yoke Removal - NOTE: It is best to use a GEAR PULLER to remove the Yoke. Less chance to damage anything that way. The method shown with the hammer is a bit more "Brute Force", but how I learned to do it. While doing the video never dawned on me to get my gear puller out.
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6:04 - Torque Tube Bearing rebuild
8:56 - Torque Tube Doughnut Install
13:10 - Assembly of Torque Tube assembly
20:00 - Install Torque Tube to Axle
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