Section 9 · Pages 278–297 (20 pages)

Axle and Propeller Shaft

From the 1973 AMC Technical Service Manual

Rear axle identification and ratio codes, noise diagnosis, axle shaft bearings and seals, pinion seal and yoke replacement, axle removal, overhaul with pinion depth shim calculations, Twin-Grip differentials, propeller shaft and universal joint angles and joint service, with specifications and tools for 7-9/16 and 8-7/8 inch axles.

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What this section covers

  • Axle ratio code identification
  • Noise diagnosis and road test
  • Axle shaft bearings and seals
  • Pinion depth and shim selection
  • Twin-Grip differential
  • Universal joint angle
  • Universal joint service
  • Specifications and tools
Year
1973
Make
AMC
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Hornet, Matador, Gremlin, Javelin, Ambassador (01, 10, 40, 70, 80 Series)
Publication
AMC-73-1001
Pages
488

What’s inside

General

  1. AVehicle Identification and General Informationpp. 1–9
  2. BProtective Maintenance and Lubricationpp. 10–23

Engine, fuel and drivetrain

  1. 1ASix Cylinder Engine (232–258 CID)pp. 24–47
  2. 1BV-8 Engine (304–360–401 CID)pp. 48–71
  3. 2Coolingpp. 72–81
  4. 3Electricalpp. 82–135
  5. 4Fuel, Carburetion and Exhaustpp. 136–167
  6. 4AEmission Controlpp. 168–193
  7. 5Clutchpp. 194–197
  8. 6Manual Transmissionspp. 198–213
  9. 7Torque-Command Transmissionspp. 214–251

Chassis

  1. 8Brakes and Wheelspp. 252–277
  2. 9Axle and Propeller Shaftpp. 278–297
  3. 10Steeringpp. 298–329
  4. 11Suspensionpp. 330–339

Body and comfort

  1. 12AWeather Eye and Command Air Systempp. 340–347
  2. 12BAll Season Air Conditioningpp. 348–373
  3. 13Bodies, Panels and Subassembliespp. 374–383
  4. 14Doors, Rear Quarter Trim, Hardware and Glasspp. 384–411
  5. 15Electrically Operated Windowspp. 412–419
  6. 16Deck Cover, Liftgate, Tailgate and Travel Rackpp. 420–437
  7. 17Windshield, Rear Window and Windshield Wiperpp. 438–445
  8. 18Instrument Panel and Mounted Assembliespp. 446–451
  9. 19Seat Assemblies and Adjusterspp. 452–463
  10. 20Dome Light, Headlining, Vinyl Covered Roof and Exterior Decalspp. 464–469

Wiring

  1. 21Harness Routing and Wiring Diagramspp. 470–488

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