1948-51 Chevy Truck Shop Manual


SECTION 4 REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION
					Page
		1/2 Ton Rear Axle			4-1
		3/4 and 1 Ton Rear Axle			4-10
		1-1/2 and 2 Ton Rear Axle			4-20
		Two-Speed Rear Axle			4-27
		Rear Axle Troubles and Remedies			4-40
		Rear Axle Special Tools			4-43
		Rear Axle Specifications			4-47
		Rear Axle Torque Specifications			4-48
		Speedometer Gear			4-48
		Propeller Shaft and Universal Joints Troubles and Remedies			4-58
		Rear Springs and Shackles			4-59
		Rear Spring Specifications			4-64
		Service News Reference			4-64


INDEX

			Page			Page
	General Description		4-2	Replacement		4-6
	Minor Service Operations		4-3	1948 and Early 1950		4-6
	Axle Shaft or Drum		4-3	1950-51		4-6
	Axle Shaft - Bearing or Oil Seal		4-4	Propeller Shaft and Pinion		4-6
	Major Service Operations		4-5	Differential Assembly		4-7
	Rear Axle Assembly		4-5	Differential Carrier - Assembly		4-8
	Removal		4-5	Ring Gear and Pinion Adjustment		4-9
	Disassembly		4-5	Rear Axle		4-9
	Inspection		4-5	Assembly		4-9
	Propeller Shaft Bushings and Oil Seal		4-5	Installation		4-10