Chevrolet 1973 Overhaul Manual page 271

7 M - 5 2 CLUTCHES A N D M A N U A L T R A N S M IS S IO N S
Fig. 2D-Rem oving Intermediate Gear Shaft
Fig. 3D--Removing Rear Output Shaft Sub-Assembly
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Bearings-Place all bearings and rollers in cleaning
solution and allow to remain long enough to loosen all
accumulated lubricant. Bearings should be sloshed up
and down and turned slowly below surface of solution to
remove as much lubricant as pollible. Remove bearings
and blow out with compressed air, being careful to direct
air across bearing so that bearings do not spin.
Gears-Clean all shafts in cleaning solution
Shafts and
to remove all accumulations. Dry with compressed air.
Case, Cover and Bearing
bearing cups must be thoroughly cleaned in solution to
remove all accumulations of lubricant and dirt. Remove
all trace of gaskets from surfaces where used.
Inspectiorv-Carefully inspect all bearings and rollers for
evidence of chipping, cracks, or worn spots that would
render bearing unfit for further service. Bearings are
non-adjustable and if worn or damaged, must be
replaced with new parts.
Cups-Transfer case, cover, and
Fig. 4D-Rem oving Front Output Shaft
Fig. 5D-Removing Front Output Shaft Rear Bearing
Inspect shaft splines and gears. If any indication of
failure, such as chipped teeth or excessive wear is
indicated, those parts should be replaced with new parts.
DISASSEMBLY OF REAR O U TP U T SHAFT
SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove speedometer driven gear lockplate and
gear from rear retainer.
2. Support yoke assembly in a soft jaw vise and
remove yoke locknut and washer.
3. Remove assembly from vise and using a soft
hammer, tap yoke from shaft.
4. Support rear face of retainer and press output shaft
from the retainer.
5. Pry seal from housing bore.
6. Remove the tapered bearing and, using a drift,
drive the bearing cup from the housing rear bore.
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