Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 339

NON T Y P E C DIFFERENTIAL 4A-15
Figure 4A-14 Installing Axle Bearing
3. Press on bearing using plate J 2 1022. (A and G Series,
"P" coded axle) or J 23674 (B Series, "B" or "0"
coded axle). Two types of bearings are used, one with
tapered and one with straight rollers. The straight
roller bearing can be installed with either face to-
wards the axle spline. The tapered roller bearing is
printed with the manufacturer's name on one face.
This bearing must be installed with this printed face
P R E S S BEARING ON
B E F O R E PRESSING
Fig. 4A-16 Installing Retainer
- B Series
pointing towards the axle spline and the retaining
ring pointed away from the axle spline (see Figure
4A- 14).
4. Press on outer retainer. Always use a new retainer
(Figs. 4A- 15 and 4A- 16).
REAR WHEEL BOLT
-
REMOVE
Remove and install rear wheel bolt with axle shaft in car
using J 5504 to push out stud (Fig. 4A-17).
Fig. 4A-15 Installing Retainer
- A and G Series
Fig. 4A-17 Removing Rear Wheel Bolt