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rockitdoc

05-05-2026 12:17 PM

Torque Tube Removal from '40 Pickup

Sounds easy from descriptions, but mine is being stubborn for some reason.

1. Unhooked transverse leaf
2. Unhooked rear shocks
3. Removed collar halves at rear of tranny
4. Tried rolling rear end back to separate torque tube from tranny
5. No joy.

More force somehow?

Any ideas appreciated.

rockitdoc

05-05-2026 12:47 PM

Re: Torque Tube Removal from '40 Pickup

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Figured it out. The tube has to be parallel to Attachment 585294the gearbox. Slides right out.

petehoovie

05-05-2026 01:01 PM

Re: Torque Tube Removal from '40 Pickup

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockitdoc (Post 2450293)

Figured it out. The tube has to be parallel to Attachment 585294the gearbox. Slides right out.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...4&d=1778003228

glennpm

05-05-2026 01:11 PM

Re: Torque Tube Removal from '40 Pickup

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockitdoc (Post 2450293)

Figured it out. The tube has to be parallel to the gearbox. Slides right out.

Yes and good for you.

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