Section 4 · Pages 50–85 (36 pages)

Rear Axle

From the 1961 Pontiac Chassis Shop Manual

Year
1961
Models
1961 Pontiac passenger cars, including Safari station wagons (chassis only)
Publication
S-6104
Pages
539

Rear axle operation and service, covering the standard differential and the Safe-T-Track differential, axle ratios, removal, disassembly, cleaning and inspection, drive pinion and ring gear adjustment, tooth pattern and backlash correction, and torque specifications.

What this section covers

  • Standard differential
  • Safe-T-Track differential
  • Axle ratios
  • Drive pinion and pinion bearing adjustment
  • Tooth contact pattern
  • Backlash correction
  • Wrench torque specifications
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