1957 torque ball leaking

Discussion in 'Buick FAQ' started by Chriskack, Jul 16, 2022.

  1. Chriskack

    Chriskack Member

    Hi!
    My Buick is leaking transmission oil in the rear. Guess I have to buy a reparation kit for the torque ball..?
    Anyone with expererience that knows what I should buy?
    Its a Buick Century 1957.
    Thank you, Christine
     

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  2. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    Go to search & look for "Smartin" on this forum. He did a U-Tube video on replacing.

    Tom T.
     
    telriv, Jul 16, 2022
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  3. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Here is the video:

    Keep in mind that you may only need to detach the parking brake cable to get the rear end to pull back enough. I think I removed the lower shock mounts, panhard bar, brake line, and brake cable in this video. Might have been too much. In one of my other videos, I was able to access the torque ball by only removing the brake cable.



    Here is the video where I only removed the cable:

     
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  4. DauntlessSB92

    DauntlessSB92 Addicted to Buick

    I have this repair to look forward to on my 59 Lesabre, those videos will be a big help.
     
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  5. Chriskack

    Chriskack Member

    Thanks for the videos! :)
    I ordered this kit from oldbuickparts so I hope it fits! Screenshot_20220712-100119_Samsung Internet.jpg
     
    Chriskack, Aug 1, 2022
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