Pages 128–142 (15 pages)

Transmission and Universal Joints

From the 1937 Chrysler Shop Manual

Transmission removal, disassembly and assembly, with snap ring fitting and countershaft and gear end play limits, and the overdrive unit fitted to the C15 and C17: removal, disassembly, cut-in speed adjustment (36 to 40 mph) and overdrive lubrication. Universal joints are covered in two designs, the ball and trunnion joint on the C16 and the cross and yoke joint on the C14, C15 and C17, with boots, balance precautions and the speedometer drive.

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What this section covers

  • Transmission removal and overhaul
  • Snap rings and end play limits
  • Overdrive (C15, C17) and cut-in speed adjustment
  • Overdrive lubrication
  • Ball and trunnion universal joint (C16)
  • Cross and yoke universal joints
  • Speedometer drive
Year
1937
Models
Codes C14, C15, C16 and C17 (C17 Airflow)
Pages
228

What’s inside

Servicing methods

  1. Break-In, Seasonal Service, Inspection and Tune-Uppp. 1–8
  2. Lubricationpp. 9–18
  3. Model Codes and Starting Serial NumbersDivider pages listing the starting serial numbers for codes C14, C15, C16 and C17.pp. 19–20
  4. Front Axlepp. 21–31
  5. Rear Axlepp. 32–40
  6. Brakespp. 41–51
  7. Clutchpp. 52–58
  8. Cooling Systempp. 59–66
  9. Electrical Systempp. 67–86
  10. Enginepp. 87–103
  11. Fuel and Exhaust Systempp. 104–111
  12. Frame, Springs and Shock Absorberspp. 112–117
  13. Steeringpp. 118–127
  14. Transmission and Universal Jointspp. 128–142
  15. Wheels and TiresFront and rear wheel and hub removal, front wheel bearing adjustment, wheel balancing, tire mounting and inflating double inner tubes.pp. 143–145
  16. Bodypp. 146–163

Service standards

  1. Service Standards: Codes C14 and C15pp. 164–169
  2. Service Standards: Code C16pp. 170–174
  3. Service Standards: Code C17 (Airflow)pp. 175–179

Service tools

  1. Special Toolspp. 180–228