Driveshaft Install-Basic Question

[Diseazd]

Doing things 3 times is what we all do........Z's are a continuous learning project!

[RC7]

Doing things 3 times is what we all do........Z's are a continuous learning project!

That's the truth!

I removed the diff's front support with a 14mm socket while supporting the bracket with a jack. With the rear end also on a jack, a took a 17mm ratcheting wrench & loosened (but did not remove) the bolts that attach to the sway bar. Then I put the front of the driveshaft into the rear of the transmission.

I lowered/adjusted both jacks to a particular point & then raised the driveshaft & voila! I bolted it up & then I jacked everything back up & the rear end slid back a little on the studs that bolt up the sway bar. I tightened up the rear sway bolts & it looks set.

That 17mm ratcheting wrench I bought at Sears this morning was worth the drive. My regular set didn't have the 17. Those things are great & saved me some frustration on the sway bar bolts. I've got the part numbers for the driveshaft bolts so I'm going to order a new set tomorrow & hopefully they'll be in by early next week. Now that I know what I'm doing, I should be able to lower everything & put it back in place with new bolts in a relatively short time.

Thanks for all of the suggestions. It was all part of the process.

[Diseazd]

No problem........it's a fun car to work on. Guy