Front Axle; Rear Axle; Body - Cadillac 1933 V8 Operator's Manual

Preliminary Service Information
A x l e s
Front Axle
The front axles used on the " C " series cars are of
the same construction as the corresponding "B" series
axles. The steering connections on the front axle also
remain unchanged. The same parts, therefore, are
interchangeable on "B" and " C " series cars except the
brake support assembly on the 452-C, which is the
same as the 370-C assembly.
Since there is no change in the axle specifications,
all service operations are the same as on the previous
units.
Rear Axle
The rear axle is of the same construction as the "B"
series axle except that an oil retainer is used in front
of the large pinion bearing as shown in Fig. 1. Like-
wise, the gear ratios of the new axles remain the same
as in the "B" cars.
The oil retainer is installed between the torque tube
and the differential carrier to prevent the rear axle
lubricant from leaking into the torque tube and
eventually into the transmission, in localities where
steep grades are common.
The service operations on the rear axle and the
interchangeability of parts between the various models
remain the same as on the "B" series cars.
Fig. 1. Oil retainer on rear axle pinion shaft
B o d y
The bodies on the new models are of the same
general construction as on the "B" series. A number
of new features, however, have been added, which
will be of special interest to service men.
The garnish mouldings are of the same type used on
the "B" cars but the method of retaining them in
place has been changed slightly in that the invisible
fastenings have been eliminated at the sides and top.