Pages 17–21 (5 pages)

Rear Axle

From the 1931 Chrysler Imperial 8 Instruction Book

The semi-floating rear axle with its detachable differential carrier. The section explains drive pinion mesh adjustment with split shims, pinion bearing end play of .0015 to .0025 inch, differential bearing adjusting nuts, axle shaft bearing shims and end play, and removing an axle shaft, illustrated by the numbered rear axle cross-section (Fig. 4).

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What this section covers

  • Drive pinion adjustment
  • Pinion bearing adjustment
  • Differential bearing adjustment
  • Axle shaft bearing adjustment
  • To remove axle shaft
  • Rear axle parts (Fig. 4)
Year
1931
Make
Chrysler
Vehicle
Imperial, Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Imperial Eight Code CG: sedans, sedan-limousine, custom phaeton, coupes and LeBaron town car
Publication
Fourth Edition, June 1931
Pages
95

What’s inside

Front matter

  1. License Data, Contents and ForewordTitle page, license data (serial number locations, bore and stroke, 384.84 cu. in. displacement and shipping weights by body style), table of contents, index to illustrations, a personal message to owners and the Lock Your Car page.pp. 1–8

Operation and care

  1. Operation and Carepp. 9–13

Adjustments and repair operations

  1. Front AxleI-section front axle, front wheel alignment and tie rod adjustment, and drag link spring adjustment and lubrication, with the front axle and drag link illustrations.pp. 14–16
  2. Rear Axlepp. 17–21
  3. Brakespp. 22–28
  4. ClutchHand brake band adjustment, then the single dry plate clutch: release bearing lubrication, pedal free play and release fork adjustments, spring pressure, and removing and installing the clutch.pp. 29–31
  5. Cooling SystemDash thermometer, thermostatically controlled radiator shutters, flushing and care, steaming, fan belt tension and water pump packing, and non-freezing solutions for the 26-quart system.pp. 32–35
  6. Electrical Systempp. 36–45
  7. Enginepp. 46–49
  8. Engine Lubricationpp. 50–60
  9. Fuel Systempp. 61–64
  10. Springs and Shock AbsorbersSemi-elliptic springs with Oilite bushings and rubber shackles, and seasonal settings for the hydraulic shock absorbers.pp. 65–65
  11. Steering Gearpp. 66–69
  12. Transmission and Lubricantspp. 70–74
  13. Tires, Universal Joints and Wheels40-pound tire pressures, cross-and-bushing universal joints and propeller shaft, and front wheel bearing adjustment.pp. 75–76
  14. Corrective MeasuresWheel and tire balance, then trouble-shooting lists for engine fails to start, stops, misses, loses power or compression, pops back, overheats or knocks.pp. 77–79

Reference and specifications

  1. Standards of AdjustmentClearances and settings for axles, brakes, clutch, connecting rods, crankshaft, cylinders, ignition, pistons, rings, valves and valve timing, plus speedometer data.pp. 80–82
  2. Tools and Accessory RepairsThe owner's tool kit and the makers who service the battery, carburetor, electrical units, shock absorbers, wipers and radio.pp. 83–83
  3. Detailed Specificationspp. 84–87
  4. Genuine Parts, Ordering Parts and WarrantyGenuine Chrysler parts, ordering and returning parts through Chrysler Service Stations, and the standard N.A.C.C. warranty.pp. 88–90
  5. Lubrication Chart and Multi-Range Gearshift Insertpp. 91–95

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