Section 4 · Pages 3–48 (46 pages)

Rear Axle Differential Carrier

From the 1972 Chevrolet Series 40–60 Truck Chassis Overhaul Supplement

Differential carrier overhaul for 40–60 Series rear axles: 11,000 through 17,000 lb capacity single-speed axles, 15,000 and 17,000 lb two-speed axles, Eaton differential case and drive pinion for 18,500 and 23,000 lb single-speed and two-speed axles, and tandem rear axles with the power divider. Procedures include ring gear and differential bearing replacement, reassembly, pinion depth checks and ring gear thrust pad adjustment.

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What this section covers

  • 11,000–17,000 lb single-speed carriers
  • 15,000 and 17,000 lb two-speed carriers
  • Eaton 18,500 and 23,000 lb differential case and drive pinion
  • Tandem rear axles and power divider
  • Ring gear and pinion adjustment
  • Special tools
Year
1972
Make
Chevrolet
Vehicle
Medium Duty Trucks, Trucks
Type
Overhaul & Unit Repair, Supplement
Models
Series 40–60
Publication
ST-334-72
Pages
240

What’s inside

Overhaul supplement

  1. 4Rear Axle Differential Carrierpp. 3–48
  2. 5Brake Componentspp. 49–70
  3. 6MCarburetor: Holley 4150Gpp. 71–86
  4. 6YDelcotronpp. 87–96
  5. 7Clutches and Transmissionspp. 97–202
  6. 9Steeringpp. 203–222

Specifications

  1. Specificationspp. 223–240

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