Torque Tube Adjustment

[Reckless Rat]

Not necessarily. It is possible to remove the torque tube mount without removing the axle. First of all you have to remove the prop shaft, then the other half of the hardy spicer from the torque tube (being careful not to damage or distort it) and then, by removing the small ball joint from the chassis cross member you should be able to remove the torque tube mount. A refurbishment will probably necessitate the outer casing being faced off in a lathe, to enable the adjusting ring to screw further in to remove any play. Fiddly, but not impossible.

However, first check that the noise isn't coming from the lower mounting on the crossmember - that can be easily sorted with some shims. (assuming of course this is not the later Ruby type with a silentbloc rubber mounting)

Good luck