Section 4 · Pages 46–77 (32 pages)

Rear Axle and Propeller Shaft

From the 1962 Pontiac Tempest Shop Manual

Description and service of the rear axle, propeller shaft and torque tube. It covers axle shaft and bearing replacement, universal joint repacking and overhaul, propeller shaft and torque tube removal for synchro-mesh and automatic transmission cars, and full overhaul of the differential case, ring gear, pinion and shaft, with tooth pattern checks and shim adjustment.

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What this section covers

  • Axle shaft and bearing replacement
  • Universal joint repack and overhaul
  • Propeller shaft and torque tube removal
  • Differential and carrier disassembly
  • Ring gear and pinion overhaul
  • Tooth pattern and shim adjustment
Year
1962
Make
Pontiac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars, Tempest
Type
Service Manual
Models
1962 Tempest: series 2117, 2119, 2127, 2135 and 2167 (sedan, coupes, convertible, wagon)
Pages
462

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. 1General Informationpp. 1–7
  2. 2Lubricationpp. 8–14
  3. 3Coil Spring Suspensionpp. 15–38
  4. 3AWheels and Tirespp. 39–45
  5. 4Rear Axle and Propeller Shaftpp. 46–77
  6. 5Brakespp. 78–92
  7. 6Engine Mechanicalpp. 93–168
  8. 6AEngine Cooling and Lubricationpp. 169–186
  9. 6BEngine Fuelpp. 187–227
  10. 6CEngine Tune-Uppp. 228–231
  11. 6DEngine Clutchpp. 232–241
  12. 7Synchro-Mesh Transmissionpp. 242–263
  13. 7AAutomatic Transmissionpp. 264–303
  14. 7BFour-Speed Synchro-Mesh Transmissionpp. 304–316
  15. 8Fuel Tank and Exhaustpp. 317–321
  16. 9Steeringpp. 322–335
  17. 9APower Steeringpp. 336–366
  18. 10Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 367–373
  19. 11Electrical and Instrumentspp. 374–452
  20. 12Accessoriespp. 453–457
  21. IndexAlphabetical subject index for the whole manual, giving section-page references such as 6A-1 for cooling and lubrication and 6D-3 for clutch service.pp. 458–462

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