Drive shaft bolt through case

[wileya]

I used blue loctite stuck a q tip in threads to soak up most of the oil and wipe the threads with a cloth. I also use about 3 or 4 drops.

I would think that spraying some brake or carb cleaner into the threaded hole in the drive shaft would work good to make sure that the loctite adheres properly.

k.... so my next question is, do we even need the bolt in there in the first place?? my sled ran just fine with it broke. and the whole mechanism is held in there with the bushing that is on the chaincase cover??

 

[lawmanbsi]

k.... so my next question is, do we even need the bolt in there in the first place?? my sled ran just fine with it broke. and the whole mechanism is held in there with the bushing that is on the chaincase cover??

It will continue to work for a short period of time. eventually it will fail. this bolt controls the end play of the drive cog shaft and holds the gear assembly together. the reverse spring retainer isn't designed to wear against the chain case cover. which appears to me the reason it will still function after the bolt breaks or loosens. the retainer spring pushes against the reverse and drive gears keeping them lined up on the shaft.

 

[smoothride]

In 2009 they change the chain case on the outside with a nother bearing. less problems.

 

[WildBill67]

New to the forum...looks like a lot of great info!
I have the same problem and have a couple questions...
1) While I have it all apart should I replace bearings and seals?
2) Is there a torque requirement for that bolt?
3) Will epoxy such as JB Weld do the job sealing up the hole in the cover?

Thanks!

 

[steiner]

I would as there would be a lot of metal shavings in the oil while it was grinding itself out.
Some have had great success with using JB weld to seal up the case.
Yes there is a torque spec. 35ft lb

 

[03RX1-ER-LE]

This happened twice on my buddy's 05 RX1, had to get a used cover and bolt off ebay. 1st time bolt backed out, we had to retap the threads, second time we used new bolt, not a used one. Bolt did not break and used Loctite. Was just talking to smooth ride at the TY Giveaway ride, stretch bolt which requires replacement each time removed. See this a lot in the auto world with torque to yield stretch bolts that must not be reused!

 

[WildBill67]

I would as there would be a lot of metal shavings in the oil while it was grinding itself out.
Some have had great success with using JB weld to seal up the case.
Yes there is a torque spec. 35ft lb

Good point with the metal shavings. I will order a bearing and seal kit and clean everything else with brake cleaner.
I will also get a new bolt, Loctite it and torque it. Thx