Section 7 · Pages 184–194 (11 pages)

Rear Axle

From the 1959 Cadillac Shop Manual

The rear axle carrier assembly used on 1959 Cadillacs, with gear ratios that vary by series (2.94 to 1 on the 60, 62 and 63 series). It gives service information, a rear axle gear ratio identification note, specifications, special tools and torque tightness figures.

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What this section covers

  • Axle gear ratios by series
  • Wheel bearing and O-ring seal
  • Service information
  • Specifications
  • Special tools
  • Torque tightness
Year
1959
Make
Cadillac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 60, 62, 63, 64, 67 passenger cars and 68 commercial chassis
Publication
1098788
Pages
532

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. 1General Informationpp. 1–6
  2. 4Chassis Suspensionpp. 7–63
  3. 5Power Steeringpp. 64–94
  4. 6Hydra-Matic Transmissionpp. 95–183
  5. 7Rear Axlepp. 184–194
  6. 9Engine Mechanicalpp. 195–228
  7. 10Engine Fuel and Exhaustpp. 229–298
  8. 11Engine Coolingpp. 299–307
  9. 12Electrical Systempp. 308–356
  10. 13Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 357–363
  11. 14Accessoriespp. 364–421
  12. 15Bodypp. 422–520
  13. Indexpp. 521–532

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