Pages 53–64 (12 pages)

Rear Axle

From the 1934 Buick Series 40 Shop Manual

The semi-floating, torque-tube-drive rear axle with spiral bevel gears (39 to 9 ratio). It covers housing, axle shafts, third member, torque tube and propeller shaft, ring gear and pinion adjustment with the HMJ-162 setting gauge or red-lead tooth contact patterns, a complete numbered overhaul, pinion bearing replacement, diagnosis of axle noise, ball bearing failures, differential side bearing adjustment, backlash and ring gear riveting.

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What this section covers

  • Housing, axle shafts and torque tube
  • Ring gear and pinion adjustment
  • Tooth contact patterns
  • Complete rear axle overhaul
  • Pinion bearing replacement
  • Rear axle noise diagnosis
  • Differential side bearing adjustment and backlash
  • Ring gear replacement
Year
1934
Make
Buick
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 40: Models 34-41, 34-46, 34-46S, 34-47 and 34-48
Publication
BPS-1.19
Pages
168

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. Title Page, Models and Engine ChartsTitle page, the list of 1934 Series 40 body models, the Series 34-40 chassis view, an engine sectional view, the horsepower and torque curve (93 hp at 3200 rpm, 175 lb-ft at 2200 rpm) and a chart of engine speed against car speed for the 4.33 axle.pp. 1–7
  2. Enginepp. 8–22
  3. Carburetor, Fuel and Exhaust Systemspp. 23–38
  4. Clutchpp. 39–42
  5. Transmission and Universal Jointpp. 43–47
  6. Front Suspensionpp. 48–52
  7. Rear Axlepp. 53–64
  8. Brakespp. 65–72
  9. Wheels and Tirespp. 73–76
  10. FramesThe double-drop frame with box-type front cross member and X member, frame straightening after collision and the frame alignment drawing.pp. 77–78
  11. Ride Control: Springs and Shock Absorberspp. 79–88
  12. Steering and Front Wheel Alignmentpp. 89–101
  13. Electrical Systempp. 102–134
  14. Miscellaneous Unitspp. 135–139
  15. Bodiespp. 140–147

Specifications and reference

  1. General Lubricationpp. 148–152
  2. Dimension LimitsMinimum and maximum fitting limits for engine, clutch, transmission, universal joint, rear axle, front suspension, steering arm and spring parts.pp. 153–154
  3. Detailed Specificationspp. 155–161
  4. Dimensional Drawingspp. 162–165
  5. Index and Lubrication ChartAlphabetical subject index with page numbers, followed by the fold-out chassis lubrication chart.pp. 166–168

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