Section 4 · Pages 72–103 (32 pages)

Rear Axle and Propeller Shaft

From the 1958 Pontiac Shop Manual

Standard rear axle and propeller shaft: axle housing, axle ratios, differential, axle shafts and bearings. Covers periodic service, removing the differential case, ring gear and pinion set or carrier, pinion and backlash adjustment, tooth contact patterns, trouble diagnosis, specifications and the propeller shafts used with synchro-mesh and Hydra-Matic cars.

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What this section covers

  • Axle ratios
  • Axle shaft and bearing replacement
  • Differential removal and installation
  • Pinion and backlash adjustment
  • Tooth contact diagnosis
  • Propeller shaft service
Year
1958
Make
Pontiac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 25 Bonneville, 27 Chieftain and Star Chief Safari, 28 Super Chief and Star Chief
Publication
58-5804
Pages
416

What’s inside

Chassis service sections

  1. 00General Informationpp. 1–7
  2. 0Lubricationpp. 8–15
  3. 1FrameBody to frame mounting bolt positions for 25 and 27 series and 28 series cars, with the 7/16-14 bolt used for replacement, and frame dimensions.pp. 16–18
  4. 3Coil Spring Suspensionpp. 19–33
  5. 3AAir Spring Suspensionpp. 34–71
  6. 4Rear Axle and Propeller Shaftpp. 72–103
  7. 5Brakespp. 104–145
  8. 6Engine Mechanicalpp. 146–196
  9. 6AEngine Cooling and Lubricationpp. 197–207
  10. 6BEngine Fuelpp. 208–249
  11. 6CEngine Clutchpp. 250–253
  12. 7Standard Transmission and Gearshift Controlpp. 254–271
  13. 7AHeavy Duty Transmission and Gearshift Controlpp. 272–280
  14. 8Fuel Tank and Exhaust SystemFuel tank description, filler pipe seal and tank replacement, and exhaust system service: crossover pipe, exhaust pipe, muffler and tail pipe replacement, with specifications.pp. 281–283
  15. 9Steeringpp. 284–322
  16. 10Wheels and Tirespp. 323–329
  17. 11Chassis Sheet MetalFront bumper, grille, radiator support, hood hinges, hood replacement and fender removal and replacement.pp. 330–331
  18. 12Electrical and Instrumentspp. 332–386
  19. 14Accessoriespp. 387–405

Appendix and index

  1. 15Appendix: Tune-N-Testpp. 406–409
  2. 16Indexpp. 410–416

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