Section 4 · Pages 42–69 (28 pages)

Rear Axle and Propeller Shaft

From the 1961 Pontiac Tempest Chassis and Body Shop Manual

Covers the combined transmission and differential trans-axle, rear axle shafts with universal joints, and the flexible propeller shaft in its torque tube. Includes axle ratio chart, removal of the transmission, differential and torque tube, differential and pinion overhaul, red lead tooth pattern analysis, trouble diagnosis and specifications.

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What this section covers

  • Differential and carrier description and ratio chart
  • Axle shaft and universal joint service
  • Propeller shaft and torque tube removal, synchro-mesh and automatic
  • Differential case, ring gear and pinion overhaul
  • Red lead test and tooth contact patterns
  • Rear axle noise diagnosis
Year
1961
Make
Pontiac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars, Tempest
Type
Service Manual
Models
1961 Tempest four-cylinder and V-8, Series 2119 sedan and 2135 station wagon
Publication
S-6104 TP
Pages
474

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. Title Page and ForewordCover and foreword stating that the manual applies to 1961 Tempest models, excludes air conditioning, and was written before production with a second edition planned. Dated September 1960, form S-6104 TP.pp. 1–2
  2. 1General InformationVehicle identification plate on the left front hinge pillar and body identification plate on the cowl, with series numbers 2119 sedan and 2135 station wagon. Includes the engine rpm to car speed relation and the general dimension specifications.pp. 3–5
  3. 2General Lubricationpp. 6–12
  4. 3Coil Spring Suspensionpp. 13–34
  5. 3AWheels and Tirespp. 35–41
  6. 4Rear Axle and Propeller Shaftpp. 42–69
  7. 5Brakespp. 70–82
  8. 6Engine Mechanicalpp. 83–153
  9. 6AEngine Cooling and Lubricationpp. 154–169
  10. 6BEngine Fuelpp. 170–216
  11. 6CEngine Tune-uppp. 217–220
  12. 6DEngine Clutchpp. 221–227
  13. 7Synchro-Mesh Transmissionpp. 228–247
  14. 7AAutomatic Transmissionpp. 248–285
  15. 8Fuel Tank and Exhaustpp. 286–290
  16. 9Steeringpp. 291–303
  17. 9APower Steeringpp. 304–332
  18. 10Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 333–338
  19. 10ABodypp. 339–400
  20. 11Electrical and Instrumentspp. 401–463
  21. 12Accessoriespp. 464–469
  22. 13IndexAlphabetical index of the manual by subject with section page numbers, from accessories and axle shaft through wheels and windshield wiper.pp. 470–474

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