1948-1952 Shop Service Manual - - Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club

11 - 14 REAR AXLE
FIGURE 32
15. Assemble differential bearing adjusting nut locks, and
secure them with cotter pins.
16. Replace differential carrier in axle housing, using a new
gasket. Be sure that all dirt, grease and foreign substance
on the face of the flange has been removed in
order that the new gasket may seat properly, thus eliminating
possible oil leakage.
5. Place bearing adjusting shims over axle and against
backing plate.
6. Place adjusting cap over axle and secure with lockwashers
and nuts.
17. Assemble carrier to housing, pulling up nut s evenly and
securely, using torque wrench to secure desired pressure
of 35 foot pounds.
AXLE SHAFT
1. Replace axle shaft inner oil seals, using oil seal replacing
tool 1-2159, Figure 33.
2. Install rear wheel bearing cones on axle shafts.
NOTE: Warm bearings to 180° F. before Installing bearings
on axle shafts. Use J-2995-1 speedometer gear Installer
tool and with a light hammer, tap bearing into
position with a single light blow (approximately 2
pounds).
CAUTION: Excessive hammering or Installing bearings
cold will fracture the bearing inner cone.
3. Pack bearings with wheel bearing grease.
4. Place axle in housing, twisting slightly to engage splines
in differential side gears and assemble wheel bearing cups
on bearings.
FIGURE 33
7. Rotate axle shafts by hand to be sure bearings and cups are
seated.
8. Clamp dial indicator gauge, KMO-30 to backing plate, so
that dial plunger rests against the end of axle shaft. Check
end play, which should be maintained between .001" to
.004". Adjust for correct amount of end play by adding or
removing shims.