1957 Chevrolet Truck Four Wheel Drive Shop Manual

This 1957 Chevrolet Truck Four Wheel Drive manual, publication S8:M-24, was issued by Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors for owners, operators and service men. It covers the factory-equipped four wheel drive installation on 1/2, 3/4 and 1 ton trucks, which pairs the four-speed synchromesh transmission with a two-speed Dana 23 transfer case and a steering, driving front axle.

The book has a general description of the full-floating front axle, ball-type constant velocity universal joints and power take-off provisions, followed by operating instructions for the transfer case lever (neutral, 2, 4 and 4-L), shifting, power take-off use and towing. Maintenance sections include a ten-point lubrication table and toe-in adjustment with a tie rod end chart. Major service procedures cover front axle removal, axle shaft and joint disassembly, hub seal and bearing replacement, and transfer case removal, overhaul and assembly with an exploded parts view. A service diagnosis list, front axle specifications by tonnage, and special tools 6649 and 6893 complete it. Restorers and mechanics working on these trucks will find it useful.

This 19-page copy is free to read online. Use the page box and thumbnails to move through the book.