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Drive Train Assembly Order

Post by mortier » Mon Aug 25, 2025 10:54 am

I have the engine, rear axle, and rear spring out of my T and ready for installation. Any idea for the best order of assembly? Photo shows rear spring going in, but I'm wondering if I should install the axle first.
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Re: Drive Train Assembly Order

Post by Dan Hatch » Mon Aug 25, 2025 11:10 am

Think the Service Manual has that information.
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Re: Drive Train Assembly Order

Post by jsaylor » Mon Aug 25, 2025 12:46 pm

I always put the spring in first, being sure to center the square head center bolt into the frame. Then you can use the weight of the car and a small block of wood under the ends to help spread the shackles into the backing plates.
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Re: Drive Train Assembly Order

Post by AndyClary » Mon Aug 25, 2025 3:48 pm

I agree with John on the rear spring going on first. It doesn’t make a lot of difference if you put the engine or rear end in first. I’ve always found it easier to stick the u-joint into the motor than to stick the motor to the u-joint.

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Re: Drive Train Assembly Order

Post by walber » Mon Aug 25, 2025 4:42 pm

Engine, rear spring, connect rear axle to transmission, then shackle axle to spring (using car weight & 2x4 blocks to spread spring).
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Re: Drive Train Assembly Order

Post by mortier » Mon Aug 25, 2025 6:46 pm

Thanks. Hope to get it together this week.
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Re: Drive Train Assembly Order

Post by Allan » Mon Aug 25, 2025 8:55 pm

Just leave tightening the rear spring U bolts till last. That way you have some control over how the car sits on the road.

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