SECTION 4

REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION

CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION

 

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    1/2 Ton Rear Axle 4-1    
    3/4 and 1 Ton Rear Axle 4-10    
    1-1/2 and 2 Ton Rear Axle 4-20    
    Two-Speed Rear Axle 4-27    
    Rear Axle Troubles and Remedies 4-40    
    Rear Axle Special Tools 4-43    
    Rear Axle Specifications 4-47    
    Rear Axle Torque Specifications 4-48    
    Speedometer Gear 4-48    
    Propeller Shaft and Universal Joints Troubles and Remedies 4-58    
    Rear Springs and Shackles 4-59    
    Rear Spring Specifications 4-64    
    Service News Reference 4-64    
         
             

INDEX

           
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  General Description 4-2      Replacement 4-6  
  Minor Service Operations 4-3         1948 and Early 1950 4-6  
     Axle Shaft or Drum 4-3         1950-51 4-6  
     Axle Shaft - Bearing or Oil Seal 4-4   Propeller Shaft and Pinion 4-6  
  Major Service Operations 4-5   Differential Assembly 4-7  
     Rear Axle Assembly 4-5   Differential Carrier - Assembly 4-8  
        Removal 4-5      Ring Gear and Pinion Adjustment 4-9  
        Disassembly 4-5   Rear Axle 4-9  
        Inspection 4-5      Assembly 4-9  
     Propeller Shaft Bushings and Oil Seal 4-5      Installation 4-10