Section 7 · Pages 150–165 (16 pages)

Propeller Shaft and Rear Axle

From the 1963 Cadillac Shop Manual

Controlled differential rear axle and the two-piece propeller shaft with center bearing. Covers differential carrier, axle shaft, wheel bearing and pinion seal service for the 60, 62, 75 series and Commercial Chassis, universal joints, backlash measurement and gear ratio identification, with specifications, torque chart and special tools.

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What this section covers

  • Controlled differential
  • Differential carrier removal and installation
  • Propeller shaft and center bearing service
  • Universal joint removal and installation
  • Axle shaft and wheel bearing removal
  • Pinion flange and yoke oil seals
  • Gear ratios and specifications
Year
1963
Models
Series 60, 62, 75 and Commercial Chassis
Publication
1099022
Pages
609

What’s inside

Chassis, engine and electrical

  1. 1General InformationUnit identification number locations (engine, Hydra-Matic, differential carrier, compressor, radio, Guide-Matic and cruise control), the foreword and manual arrangement, and the general description and specifications table of body styles with style numbers, wheelbase, length and width.pp. 3–5
  2. 2Lubrication Service and Preventive Maintenancepp. 6–17
  3. 3Framepp. 18–23
  4. 4Chassis Suspensionpp. 24–59
  5. 5Power Steeringpp. 60–93
  6. 6Hydra-Matic Transmissionpp. 94–149
  7. 7Propeller Shaft and Rear Axlepp. 150–165
  8. 8Power Brakespp. 166–192
  9. 9Engine, Mechanicalpp. 193–235
  10. 10Engine, Fuel and Exhaustpp. 236–271
  11. 11Engine, Coolingpp. 272–280
  12. 12Electrical System, Including Radio, Cruise Control and Guide-Maticpp. 281–381
  13. 13Heating and Air Conditioningpp. 382–449
  14. 14Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 450–459
  15. 15Instrument Panelpp. 460–469

Body

  1. 16Bodypp. 470–597

Index

  1. Alphabetical Indexpp. 598–609