Table of Contents
Advertisement
REAR SUSPENSION AND DRIVE LINE 4-27
SHIM AND
SERVICE
12
14
Fig. 72—Rear Axle Cross-Section (Chevrolet, Camaro, Chevelle and Chevy II)
1. Companion Flange
2. Deflector
3. Pinion O i l Seal
4 . Pinion Front Bearing
5. Pinion Bearing Spacer
6. Differential Carrier
LUBRICANT
7. Differential Case
8. Shim
9. Gasket
10. Differential Bearing
11. "Clock
12. Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
13. Cover
14. Pinion Shaft
15. Ring Gear
16. Side Gear
17. Bearing Cap
18. Axle Shaft
19. Thrust Washer
20. Differential Pinion
21. Shim
22. Pinion Rear Bearing
23. Drive Pinion
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
The lubricant level should be periodically checked and
maintained at level of filler plug with a warm axle. See
the lubrication section of this manual for lubricant
recommendations.
Lubricant Leaks
Lubricant leaks should be checked for at the pinion
flange oil seal, axle wheel bearing seals, lubricant-filler
plug, and carrier cover. Correction of these leaks con-
sists of replacing the defective seals or gaskets involved
as described in this section.
AXLE BOLTS A N D WHEEL NUTS
From a safety standpoint, axle housing to rear spring
bolts, wheel nuts and control arm attaching bolts should
be periodically inspected for secure installation.
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
Advertisement
Table of Contents
