1947 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual

SECTION 4 REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION

1/2 Ton Rear Axle	4-1
3/4 and 1 Ton Rear Axle	4-9
1-1/2 and 2 Ton Rear Axle	4-19
Two-Speed Rear Axle	4-26
Rear Axle Troubles and Remedies	4-39
Rear Axle Special Tools	4-41
Rear Axle Specifications	4-45
Speedometer Gear	4-46
1/2 Ton Propeller Shaft and Universal Joints	4-49
3/4 Ton Propeller Shaft and Universal Joints	4-50
1, 1-1/2 and 2 Ton Propeller Shaft and Universal Joints	4-53
Propeller Shaft and Universal Joints Troubles and Remedies	4-56
1/2 Ton Rear Springs and Shackles	4-58
3/4, 1, 1-1/2 and 2 Ton Rear Springs and Shackles	4-60
Propeller Shaft and Spring Special Tools	4-61
Rear Spring Specifications	4-62

1/2 TON REAR AXLE

	General Description	4-2	Inspection	4-6
	Axle Shaft - Removal and Replacement	4-3	Assembly	4-6
	Axle Shaft Bearing and/or Oil Seal		Differential	4-6
	- Removal and Replacement	4-4	Inspection	4-6
	Rear Axle Assembly - Remove	4-5	Repairs	4-6
	Rear Axle and Differential Carrier	4-5	Differential Bearings	4-6
	Disassembly	4-5	Ring Gear	4-7
	Inspection	4-5	Assembly	4-7
	Repairs	4-5	Ring Gear and Pinion Adjustment	4-8
	Propeller Shaft Bushings and/or Oil Seal	4-5	Assembly	4-8
	Propeller Shaft and Pinion	4-6	Rear Axle Assembly - Install	4-9
	Disassembly	4-6