1969 FORD MUSTANG brake
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03-13-04
Specifications
03-13-04
STEERING LINKAGE TORQUE LIMITS (FT-LBS)
Description
Cylinder Mounting Bracket
to
(Side Hole)
Underbodyor Frame (Bottom Hole)
Power Cylinder
to
Bracket
Power Cylinder
to
Bracket Lock
Nut
Steering
Tie Rod End to
Spindle
Arm
Idler
Arm
Mounting Bracket
to
Underbody
or
Frame
Pitman Arm
to
Control Valve (Power Steering)
Steering Gear
to
Side Rail
or
Frame
Pitman
Arm to
Sector Shaft
Idler
Arm to
Pitman Arm-to-ldler
Arm Rod
Spindle Connecting
Rod
Clamp
to
Adjusting
Sleeve
Pitman
Arm to
Steering Arm-to-ldler
Arm Rod
Steering Spindle
Arm
Connecting
Rod to
Arm-to-ldler
Arm Rod
Cougar, Fairlane,
Falcon,
Mont
ego,
Mustang
28-35
35-43
18-24
3-5
30-40
©
28-35
35-47
©
50-65
150-225
60-80®
10-14
35-47
©
30-40
©
Ford,
Mercury,
Meteor
-
-
-
-
35-47®
28-35
-
50-65
150-225
60-80
®
8-13
35-47
©
35-47
®
Continental
Mark
III
Thunder bird
-
-
-
-
35-47
©
28-35
-
50-65
150-225
60-80
©
8-13
35-47
©
35-47
©
Lincoln
Continental
-
-
-
-
40-55
20-30
-
50-65
150-200
40-55
19-26
40-55
40-55
CD
Torque
to low
limit
of
specification;
then,
tighten
the nut to the
nearest cotter
pin
slot
and
insert
the
cotter
pin.
STEERING COLUMN TORQUE LIMITS (FT-LBS)
Description
Column Lower Bracket
to
Column Upper Bracket
Intermediate Bracket
to
Brake Pedal
Support Bracket
Lower Trim Shroud
to
Upper Trim Shroud
Flex Coupling
to
Steering Gear
Flex Coupling
to
Steering Shaft Flange
Flex Coupling
to
Steering Shaft
Tee Plate
to
Instrument Panel
Steering Wheel Attaching
Nut
Brake Pedal Support Bracket
to
Brake
Pedal Support
Column Upper Bracket
to
Instrument Panel
Column Upper Bracket
to
Lower Clamp
Ford,
Mercury,
Meteor
Upper
9-20
Lower
8-12
9-20
5-10
24-37
10-18
-
8-13
30-40
_
-
-
Fairlane,
Falcon,
Mont
ego
10-20
_
-
24-37
12-18
-
3-8
30-40
28-42
10-16
-
Cougar,
Mustang
8-15
_
-
24-37
10-18
-
5-15
30-40
13-25
-
-
Lincoln
Continental
_
_
-
25-35
-
25-35
4-9
20-30
_
10-15
8-12
Continental
Mark
III
Thunder bird
_
_
-
25-35
-
25-35
4-9
30-40
28-42
7-12
7-1?procarmanuals.com
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03-13-05
Specifications
03-13-05
TORQUE LIMITS-FRONT SUSPENSION
MONTEGO, FALCON,
FAIR
LANE,
MUSTANG AND COUGAR
Description
Shock Absorber Upper Attachment
Shock Absorber Upper Bracket to Body
Front Suspension Compression Bumper to Body
Brake Backing Plate to Spindle
Upper Arm and Inner Shaft to Body
Spring Seat to Upper Arm
Shock Absorber to Spring Seat
Ball Joint to Spindle (Upper and Lower)
Wheel Bearing Adjusting Nut
Strut to Lower Arm
Lower Arm to Underbody
Stabilizer Bar Mounting Bracket to Underbody
Strut to Underbody
Stabilizer Bar to Lower Arm
Caliper to Spindle (Disc Brake) • Upper
- Lower
Strut to Underbody Slotted Nut
Ft • Lbs
Montego, Falcon, Fairlane
20-28
15-25
12-17
9-14 (Disc) 25-45 (Drum)
75-100
30-40
8-12
60-90 ©
17-25 ©
75-105
75-100
17-25
60-80
5-10
110-140
55-75
Mustang and Cougar
10-15
22-34
12-17
9-14 (Disc) 28-45 (Drum)
75-100
25-40
8-12
60-90 ©
17-25 ©
70-105
75-100
17-25
60-80
8-12
110-120
55-75
50-70 | 50-70
©Torquethe adjusting nut to 17-25 ft-lb. Locate nut lock on adjusting nut so ,ctstellations are aligned with cotter pin hole in spindle. Then,
backoff adjusting nut and nut lock so the next castellation aligns with the cotter pin hole.
TORQE LIMITS-fRONT SUSPENSION
FORD,
MERCURY, METEOR
Description
Lower Arm to No. 2 Crossmember
Upper Arm to Frame
Upper Arm Bumper
Brake Backing Plate and Cylinder Assembly
to Spindle
Stabilizer Bar to Lower Arm
Ball Joint to Spindle (Upper and Lower)
Ft Lbs
55-75
100-130
15-25
80-106
5-10
60-90®
Description
Brake Backing Plate to Spindle
Strut to Lower Arm
Stabilizer Bar to Frame
Strut to Frame
Shock Absorber Upper Attachment
Shock Absorber Lower Arm
Caliper to Spindle (Disc Brake)
Ft-Lbs
25-45
70-113
18-27
60-90 ©
20-28
8 12
120-130
©Torque to specification, then tighten the nut to the nearest cotter pin slot and insert the cotter pin.
TORQUE LIMITS-FRONT SUSPENSION
THUNDERBIRD, CONTINENTAL MARK
Description
Lower Arm to #2 Crossmember
Upper Arm to Frame
Upper Arm Bumper
Stabilizer Bar to Lower Arm
Ball Joint to Spindle (Upper and Lower)
Strut to Lower Arm
Stabilizer Bar to Mounting Bracket
Strut to Frame
Shock Absorber Upper Attachment
Shock Absorber to Lower Arm
Brake Splash Shield (Disc) to Spindle
Caliper to Spindle (Disc Brake)
Upper Bolt
Lower Bolt
Torque
Ft-Lbs
60-90
100-150
15-25
5-10
©60-90
70-113
8-12
©60-90
20-23
8-12
9-14
110-140
90-120
©Torque to minimum specification;
then,
tighten the nut to the nearest cotter pin slot and insert the cotter pin.procarmanuals.com
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03-13-06
Specifications
03-13-06
TORQUE LIMITS-FRONT SUSPENSION
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Description
Brace-Front Suspension to Sidemember (Model 74A Only)
Drag Strut
to
Strut Bracket Assembly
Lower Arm Assembly to Front Crossmember
-
(Attach Bracket)
Lower Arm Assembly to No. 2 Crossmember
Drag Strut
to
Lower Arm Assembly
Wheel Spindle to Lower Arm Ball Joint
Front Wheel Spindle to Upper Arm Ball Joint Assembly
Upper Arm Inner Shaft
to
Upper Arm
Upper Arm and Shaft Assembly to No. 2 Crossmember
Shock Absorber Bracket Assembly to No. 2 Crossmember Bracket
Shock Absorber Assembly to No. 2 Crossmember Assembly (Top End)
Shock Absorber Assembly Lower Arm Spring Seat Reinforcement Assembly
Upper Ball Joint
to
Control Arm
Stabilizer Bar Assembly
to
Underbody
Stabilizer Bar
to
Lower Arm
Jounce Bumper Assembly
to
Strut (Lower Arm)
Front Splash Shield to Spindle
Caliper to Spindle
FtLbs
90-110
70-90
55-75
110-140
70-90
70-90
55-75
25-35
100-125
40-55
20-30
20-30
21-29
20-30
5-10
22-28
9-14
100-140
TORQUE LIMITS-REAR SUSPENSION
FORD, MERCURY, METEOR
Description
Shock Absorber
to
Frame (Upper Attachment)
Upper Arm to Axle Bracket (Nut)
Track Bar to Axle Track Bar Stud
Track Bar Stud to Axle
Track Bar
to
Frame (Bolt Torque)
Track Bar Stud to Axle Bracket (Nut)
Wheel Lug Nut
Brake Backing Plate and Bearing Retainer to Axle-All Cars except those with 240
or
302 CID Engines
Brake Backing Plate and Bearing Retainer to Axle-All Cars with 240
or
302 CID Engines
Shock Absorber to Axle (Lower Attachment)
Bumper Assembly
to
Frame
Lower Arm to Axle-Bolt
Lower Arm to Axle-Nut
Upper Arm
to
Frame-BoU
Upper Arm
to
Frame-Nut
Lower Arm
to
Frame-Bolt
Lower Arm
to
Frame-Nut
Bumper Assembly to No. 4 Crossmember
Universal Joint
U-Bolt
Nut
Air Leveling Compressor
to
Apron
Height Control Valve to Bracket
Height Control Valve Bracket to No. 4 Crossmember
FtLbs
20-28
90-100
80-105
100-130
80-105
80-105
70-115
50-70
20-30
50-35
9-13
90-120
70-90
90-120
70-90
90-120
70-90
9-13
10-15
10-13
17-25
9-13procarmanuals.com
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03-13-07
Specifications
03-13-07
TORQUE LIMITS-REAR SUSPENSION
MONTEGO, FALCON, FAIR LANE, MUSTANG AND COUGAR
Description
Spring Shackle Bars to Body and Spring
Shock Absorber
to
Upper Mounting Bracket
Shock Absorber to Spring Clip Plate
Spring to Axle U-Bolt Nut
Wheel Lug Nut 5-Lug Wheel
Spring to Spring Front Hanger
•
Bolt
Spring to Spring Front Hanger
•
Nut
Universal Joint U-Bolt Nut -Std. Trans.
Universal Joint U-Bolt Nut -Auto. Trans.
Mont
ego,
Falcon, Fair lane
15-22
20-28
20-28
35-50
70-115
90-120
40-60
6-11
10-15
Mustang and Cougar
15-22
20-28
20-28
35-50
70-115
60-85
40-60
6-11
10-15
TORQUE LIMITS-REAR SUSPENSION
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Description
Brake Backing Plate Bearing Retainer to Axle
Spring Center Bolt
Spring Front Bracket Assembly to Rear Floor Sidemember Assembly
Spring Front Eye Stud and Washer Assembly to Spring Front Hanger Bracket
Spring U-Bolt
Spring Assembly
to
Spring Shackle Assembly
Spring Shackle Assembly
to
Spring Rear Bracket Assembly
Spring Rear Bracket Assembly
to
Rear Floor Sidemember Assembly
Shock Absorber Upper Attaching Bracket
to
Body Crossmember
Shock Absorber Assembly
to
Shock Absorber Upper Attaching Bracket
Shock Absorber Assembly to Axle
Axle Bumper Bracket
to
Underbody
Pinion Bumper Assembly to Axle Carrier
Ft Lbs
30-55
15-20
70-90
76-106
45-65
34-59
34-59
40-67
20-30
20-28
30-45
10-15
18-25
TORQUE LIMITS-REAR SUSPENSION
THUNDERBIRD, CONTINENTAL.MARK
III
Description
Shock Absorber
to
Frame (Upper Attachment)
Upper Arm
to
Axle (Front)
Track Bar to Axle Track Bar Stud
Track Bar Stud to Axle
Track Bar
to
Frame (Bolt Torqe)
Wheel Lug Nut
Brake Backing Plate and Bearing Retainer
to
Axle
Shock Absorber to Axle (Lower Attachment)
Bumper Assembly to Frame
Lower Arm
to
Axle - Bolt
Lower Arm
to
Axle- Nut
Upper Arm
to
Frame -Bolt
Upper Arm
to
Frame
•
Nut
Lower Arm
to
Frame • Bolt
Lower Arm to Frame
-
Nut
Bumper Assembly to No. 4 Crossmember
Ft-Lbs
20-28
70-90
80-105
100-130
70-90
70-115
50-75
50-85
Self-Tapping
90-120
70-80
90-120
70-90
90-120
70-90
Self-Tappingprocarmanuals.com
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04-02-04
Rear Axle — Removable Carrier Type
04-02-04
IN-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS
REAR AXLE SHAFT, WHEEL
BEARING AND OIL SEAL
REPLACEMENT
The rear axle shafts, wheel bear-
ings,
and oil seal can be replaced
without removing the differential as-
sembly from the axle housing.
REMOVAL OF
AXLE SHAFT
Synthetic wheel bearing seals are
used in production only. Removal and
insertion of rear axle shafts must be
performed with caution. The entire
length of the shaft (including spline)
up to the seal journal must pass
through the seal without cutting of the
seal element during axle removal or
installation will result in early seal fai-
lure.
Leather seals only will be used as
service replacement for synthetic
wheel bearing seals.
1.
Remove the wheel cover, wheel
and tire from the brake drum.
2.
Remove the nuts that secure the
brake drum to the axle shaft flange,
then remove the drum from flange.
3.
Working through the hole pro-
vided in each axle shaft flange, re-
move the nuts that secure the wheel
bearing retainer plate. Then pull the
axle shaft assembly out of the axle
housing (Fig. 4). The brake backing
plate must not be dislodged. Install
one nut to hold the plate in place after
the axle shaft is removed.
Too/-4235-C
E1032-D
FIG. 4—Removing Axle Shaft
REMOVAL OF REAR
WHEEL BEARING AND
SEAL
Synthetic seals must not be cleaned,
soaked or washed in cleaning solvents.
Removal of the wheel bearings from
the axle shaft makes them unfit for
further use.
1.
On all models except Ford, Mer-
cury or Meteor, if the rear wheel
bearing is to be replaced, loosen the
inner retainer ring by nicking it deeply
with a cold chisel in several places
(Fig. 5). It will then slide off easily.
E 1731-A
FIG. 5—Removing Rear Wheel
Bearing Retainer Ring
On Ford, Mercury and Meteor mo-
dels,
it is necessary to first drill a 1/4
inch hole not more than 5/16 inch
deep in the retainer ring surface bef-
ore using the cold chisel.
2.
Remove the bearing from the
axle shaft with the tool shown in Fig.
6 or Fig. 7.
3.
Whenever a rear axle shaft is re-
placed, the oil seal must be replaced.
Remove the seal with Tool 1175-AB
and a slide hammer (Fig. 8). If new
leather-type wheel bearing service
seals are to be installed, soak new oil
seals in SAE 10 oil for 1/2 hour
before installing.
INSTALLATION OF REAR
WHEEL BEARING AND
SEAL
1.
Inspect the machined surface of
the axle shaft and the axle housing for
rough spots or other irregularities
which would affect the sealing action
of the oil seal. Check the axle shaft
splines for burrs, wear or twist. Care-
fully remove any burrs or rough spots.
Replace worn or damaged parts.
2.
Lightly coat wheel bearing bores
with axle lubricant.
3.
Place the retainer plate on the
axle shaft, and press the new wheel
bearing on the shaft with the tool
shown in Fig. 6 or Fig. 9. Do not at-
tempt to press on both the bearing
and the inner retainer ring at the same
time.
4.
Using the bearing installation
tool (Tool 4621-A or 4234-4), press
the bearing inner retainer ring on the
shaft until the retainer seats firmly
against the bearing. On Ford, Mercu-
ry, or Meteor models, before assem-
bling the retainer onto the axle shaft,
the shaft journal and the inside di-
ameter of the retainer should be wiped
clean with a dry cloth. These parts
must not be degreased or lubricated.
5. Rear wheel oil seals with synthe-
tic sealing elements have been incor-
porated in production only. However,
leather seals only will be used as re-
placements for the synthetic sealing
elements. Install the new oil seal with
the tools shown in Figs. 10 and 12. Be
sure the new seal has been soaked in
SAE 10 oil for 1/2 hour before in-
stalling it. Wipe a small amount of oil
resistant sealer on the outer edge of
the seal before it is installed. Do not
put sealer on the sealing lip.
INSTALLATION OF
AXLE SHAFT
1.
Carefully slide the axle shaft into
the housing so that the rough forging
of the shaft will not damage the oil
seal. Start the axle splines into the
side gear, and push the shaft in until
the bearing bottoms in the housing.
2.
Install the bearing retainer plate
and the nuts that secure it. Torque the
nuts to specifications.
3.
Install the brake drum and the
drum attaching (Tinnerman) nuts.
4.
Install the wheel and tire on the
drum. Install the wheel cover.
DRIVE PINION OIL SEAL
REPLACEMENT
COLLAPSIBLE SPACER
Synthetic seals must not be cleaned,
soaked or washed in cleaning solvent.
The drive pinion oil seal can be re-
placed without removing the differen-
tial carrier assembly from the axle
housing.
1.
Raise the vehicle and install
safety stands. Remove both rear wheels
and brake drums.
2.
Make scribe marks on the drive
shaft end yoke and the axle U-joint
flange to insure proper position of the
drive shaft at assembly (Fig. 11). Dis-
connect the drive shaft from the axle
U-joint flange. Be careful to avoid
dropping the loose universal joint
bearing cups. Hold the cups on the
spider with tape. Mark the cups so
that they will be in their original posi-
tion in relation to the flange when
they are assembled. Remove the drive
shaft from the transmission extension
housing. Install an oil seal replacer
tool in the transmission extension
housing to prevent transmission fluidprocarmanuals.com
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04-02-07
Rear Axle — Removable Carrier Type
04-02-07
burrs are evident, remove them with a
fine crocus cloth, working in a rota-
tional motion, then wipe clean. Apply
a small quantity of lubricant to U-
joint splines.
9. Install the U-joint flange using
the tool shown in Fig. 46.
10.
Install a new integral attaching
nut and washer on the pinion shaft.
11.
Tighten the pinion attaching
nut, rotating the pinion several times
to seat the bearing, then torque the pin-
ion nut to 180-200 ft-lbs. Hold the
flange with the tool shown in Fig. 22
or Fig. 23 while the nut is being tight-
ened.
12.
Remove the oil seal replacer
tool from the transmission extension
housing. Install the front end of the
drive shaft on the transmission output
shaft.
13.
Connect the rear end of the
drive shaft to the axle U-joint flange,
aligning the scribe marks made on the
drive shaft end yoke and the axle U-
joint flange.
14.
Check the lubricant level, and
add whatever amount of specified lu-
bricant is necessary to reach the lower
edge of the filler plug hole. Make sure
the axle is in running position when
the level is checked
ORIGINAL U-JOINT FLANGE
(IN VEHICLE REPLACEMENT)
Use procedure as outlined under
Drive Pinion Oil Seal Replacement.
Synthetic seals must not be cleaned,
soaked or washed in cleaning solvent.
INSTALLATION OF A NEW
UNIVERSAL JOINT FLANGE
COLLAPSIBLE SPACER
1.
Raise the vehicle and install
safety stands. Remove both rear wheels
and brake drums.
2.
Disconnect the drive shaft from
the axle U-joint flange. Be careful to
avoid dropping the loose universal
joint bearing cups. Hold the cups on
the spider with tape. Mark the cups so
that they will be in their original posi-
tion in relation to the flange when
they are assembled. Remove the drive
shaft from the transmission extension
housing. Install an oil seal replacer
tool in the transmission extension
housing to prevent transmission fluid
leakage. Refer to the transmission
group for the appropriate tool.
3.
Install an in-lb torque wrench on
the pinion nut. Record the torque re-
quired to maintain rotation of the pin-
ion shaft through several revolutions.
4.
While holding the flange with the
tool shown in Fig. 23 or Fig. 24, re-
move the integral pinion nut and
washer.
5.
Clean the pinion bearing retainer
around the oil seal. Place a drain pan
under the seal, or raise the front of
the vehicle higher than the rear. Syn-
thetic seals must not be cleaned,
soaked or washed in cleaning solvent.
6. Using the tool shown in Fig. 23
or Fig. 24, remove the U-joint flange.
7.
Check splines on the pinion shaft
to be sure they are free of burrs. If
burrs are evident, remove them by
using a fine crocus cloth, working in a
rotational motion, then wipe clean.
Apply a small amount of lubricant
to U-joint splines.
8. Install the U-joint flange using
the tool shown in Fig. 46.
9. Install a new integral nut and
washer on the pinion shaft. (Apply a
small amount of lubricant on the
washer side of the nut.)
10.
Hold the flange with the tool
shown in Fig. 23 or Fig. 24 while the
nut is being tightened.
11.
Tighten the pinion shaft nut,
rotating the pinion occasionally to in-
sure proper bearing seating, and take
frequent preload readings until the
preload is at the original recorded
reading established in step 3.
12.
After original preload has been
reached, tighten the pinion nut slowly,
until an additional preload of 8 to 14
in-lb over the original reading is
reached. (The preload should not ex-
ceed 8 to 14 in-lb over the original
reading, or bearing failure may result.
Under no circumstances should the
pinion nut be backed off to lessen pre-
load. If this is done, a new pinion
bearing spacer must be installed. In
addition, the U-joint flange must
never be hammered on, or power tools
used.
13.
Remove the oil seal replacer
tool from the transmission extension
housing. Install the front end of the
drive shaft on the transmission output
shaft.
14.
Connect the rear end of the
drive shaft to the axle U-joint flange,
aligning the scribe marks made on the
drive shaft end yoke and the axle U-
joint flange.
15.
Check the lubricant level. Make
sure the axle is in running position.
Add whatever amount of specified lu-
bricant is required to reach the lower
edge of the filler plug hole.
SOLID SPACER
1.
Disconnect the drive shaft from
the axle U-joint flange. Be careful to
avoid dropping the loose universal
joint bearing cups. Hold the cups on
the spider with tape. Mark the cups so
that they will be in their original posi-
tion in relation to the flange when
they are assembled. Remove the drive
shaft from the transmission extension
housing. Install an oil seal replacer
tool in the transmission extension
housing to prevent transmission leak-
age.
Refer to the transmission group
for the appropriate tool.
2.
While holding the flange with the
tool shown in Fig. 23 or Fig. 24, re-
move the integral pinion nut and
washer.
3.
Clean the pinion bearing retainer
around the oil seal. Place a drain pan
under the seal, or raise the front of
the vehicle higher than the rear.
4.
Using the tool shown in Fig. 23
or Fig. 24, remove the U-joint flange.
5.
Check splines on the pinion shaft
to be sure they are free of burrs. If
burrs are evident, remove them by
using a fine crocus cloth, working in a
rotational motion, then wipe clean.
Apply a small amount of lubricant to
U-joint splines.
6. Install the U-joint flange using
the tool shown in Fig. 46.
7.
Install integral attaching nut and
washer on the pinion shaft.
8. Tighten the pinion attaching nut,
rotating the pinion several times to
seat the bearing, then torque the pin-
ion attaching nut to 180-220 ft-lbs.
Hold the flange with the tool shown in
Fig. 23 or Fig. 24 while the nut is
being tightened.
9. Remove the oil seal replacer tool
from the transmission extension hous-
ing. Install the front end of the drive
shaft on the transmission output shaft.
10.
Connect the rear end of the
drive shaft to the axle U-joint flange.
11.
Check the lubricant level, and
add whatever amount of specified lu-
bricant is necessary to reach the lower
edge of the filler plug hole. Make sure
the axle is in running position when
the level is checked.
DRIVE SHAFT PINION ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Group 3, Part 3-2 for this
procedure.procarmanuals.com
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04-02-08
Rear Axle — Removable Carrier Type
04-02-08
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CARRIER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist and
remove the two rear wheels and tires.
2.
Remove the two brake drums (3
Tinnerman nuts at each drum) from
the axle shaft flange studs. If diffi-
culty is experienced in removing the
drums, remove the brake adjuster
knockout slug or rubber plug (if so
equipped) and back off the brake
shoes.
3.
Working through the hole pro-
vided in each axle shaft flange, re-
move the nuts that secure the rear
wheel bearing retainer plate. Pull each
axle shaft assembly out of the axle
housing using axle shaft remover,
Tool 4235-C. (Fig. 4). Care must be
exercised to prevent damage to the
production-type synthetic oil seal, if so
equipped. Any roughing or cutting of
the seal element during removal or in-
stallation can result in early seal fail-
ure.
Install a nut on one of the brake
backing plate attaching bolts to hold
the plate to the axle housing after the
shaft has been removed. Whenever a
rear axle shaft is replaced, the wheel
bearing oil seals must be replaced.
Remove the seals with tool 1175AB.
4.
Make scribe marks on the drive
shaft end yoke and the axle U-joint
flange to insure proper position at as-
sembly. Disconnect the drive shaft at
the rear axle U-joint. Hold the cups
on the spider with tape. Mark the
cups so that they will be in their orig-
inal position relative to the flange
when they are assembled. Remove the
drive shaft from the transmission ex-
tension housing. Install an oil seal re-
placer tool in the housing to prevent
transmission leakage. Refer to the
transmission group for the appropriate
tool.
5.
Clean area around carrier to
housing surfaced with a wire brush and
wipe clean, to prevent dirt entry into
the housing. Place a drain pan under
the carrier and housing, remove the
carrier attaching nuts, and drain the
axle.
Remove the carrier assembly
from the axle housing.
INSTALLATION
Synthetic production-type wheel
bearing seals must not be cleaned,
soaked or washed in cleaning solvent.
1.
Clean the axle housing and
shafts using kerosene and swabs. To
avoid contamination of the grease in
the sealed ball bearings, do not allow
any quantity of solvent directly on the
wheel bearings. Clean the mating sur-
faces of the axle housing and carrier.
2.
Position the differential carrier
on the studs in the axle housing using
a new gasket between carrier and
housing. Install the carrier-to-housing
attaching nuts, and torque them to
specifications.
3.
Remove the oil seal replacer tool
from the transmission extension hous-
ing. Position the drive shaft so that
the front U-joint slip yoke splines to
the transmission output shaft.
4.
Connect the drive shaft to the
axle U-joint flange, aligning the scribe
marks made on the drive shaft end
yoke and the axle U-joint flange dur-
ing the removal procedure. Install the
U-bolts and nuts and torque to speci-
fications.
5.
If the synthetic, production-type
wheel bearing seals were replaced with
service-type leather seals, soak the
new rear wheel bearing oil seals in
SAE 10 oil for 1/2 hour before instal-
lation. Wipe a small amount of an oil
resistant sealer on the outer edge of
each seal before it is installed. Do not
put any of the sealer on the sealing
lip.
Install the oil seals in the ends of
the rear axle housing with one of the
tools shown in Figs. 10 and 12.
Tool
T65F-1177.A
E 1571-A
FIG. 12—Rear Axle Shaft Bearing
Seal Installation
6. Install the two axle shaft assem-
blies in the axle housing. Care must
be exercised to prevent damage to the
oil seals. The shorter shaft goes into
the left side of the housing.
Carefully slide the axle shaft into
the housing so that the rough forging
of the shaft will not damage the oil
seal. Start the axle splines into the
differential side gear, and push the
shaft in until the bearing bottoms in
the housing.
7.
Install the bearing retainers on
the attaching bolts on the axle housing
flanges. Install the nuts on the bolts
and torque to specifications.
8. If the rear brake shoes were
backed off, adjust the brakes as out-
lined in Part 2-1 and install rubber
plugs in the adjuster slots.
9. Install the two rear brake drums
and the drum Tinnerman nuts.
10.
Install the rear wheels and tires.
11.
Fill the rear axle with specified
lubricant.
AXLE HOUSING (COIL
SPRING SUSPENSION)
REMOVAL
1.
Remove the carrier assembly
from the axle housing as outlined in
Differential Carrier Removal and In-
stallation.
2.
Position safety stands under the
frame rear members, and support the
axle housing with either a floor jack
or hoist.
3.
Disengage the brake line from
the clips that retain the line to the
axle housing.
4.
Disconnect the vent tube from
the rear axle housing.
5.
Remove the brake backing plate
assemblies from the axle housing, and
support them with wire. Do not dis-
connect the brake line.
6. Disconnect the lower studs of the
two rear shock absorbers from the
mounting brackets on the axle housing
(Fig. 13 and 14).
7.
Remove the attaching nut and
washer, and disconnect the track bar
from the mounting stud on the axle
housing bracket.
8. Lower the axle housing until the
coil springs are released. Lift out the
coil springs and insulators.
9. Remove the nuts, washers and
pivot bolts that connect the suspension
lower arms to the axle housing. Dis-
connect both arms from the axle
housing.
10.
Disconnect the upper suspen-
sion arm from the axle housing by re-
moving the pivot bolt, nut, lock wash-
er and the two eccentric washers (Fig.
13 and 14).
11.
Lower the axle housing and re-
move it from under the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1.
Transfer the track bar mounting
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NUT-33847-S8
9/16-12
100-130 LB FT.
*-34785-S7
-CAM-5A637 (2 REQUIRED)
• NUT-55754-S7
9/16-12
60-85 LB. FT.
4002 (2 REQUIRED)
• BOLT-304907-S2
9/16-12
80-105 LB. FT.
NO.
4 CROSSMEMBER-5029
VENT TUBE-4A001
NUT-34664-S
3/8-24
(2 REQUIRED)
15-25 LB. FT.
WASHER-18041
(2 REQUIRED)
BOLT-559bl-S2
(2 REQUIRED)
TRACK BAR STUD-4269
•110-140 LB. FT.
VENT-4338
VENT MUST POINT
TO THE REAR
CLIP-374998-S100
BUMPER ASSEMBLY-4906
BUSHING-500939
(4 REQUIRED)
WASHER-18171
(2 REQUIRED)
BOLT-40923-S2
(2 REQUIRED)
BOLT-39883-S8
(4 REQUIRED)
9-13 LB. FT.
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REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY
4001 REFERENCE
TRACK BAR AND
BUSHING ASSEMBLY-5A639
NUT-55754-S7
9/16-12
80-105 LB. FT.
TRACK BAR AND
oJSHfNG ASSEMBLY
5A639
PARKING BRAKE
CABLE »2A635 R.H
•2A809 L.H.
(2 REQUIRED)
SHOCK ABSORBER-18080'
REFERENCE (2 REQUIRED)
•BOLT-2248
(8 REQUIRED)
• SEAL-2256
(2 REQUIRED)
PRONGS MUST BE SECURELY
LOCKED IN PLACE
WHEEL-1007
(2 REQUIRED)
INSULATOR-5536
(4 REQUIRED)
TIRE VALVE-1700
(2 REQUIRED
TIRE VALVE
XTENSION-1705©
(2 REQUIRED)
FRAME ASSEMBLY-5005
LOWER ARM-5A648
DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY-4602
SPRING-5560
(2 REQUIRED)
• NUT-34447-S8
7/16-20
(8 REQUIRED)
30-45 LB. FT.
•BRAKE DRUM-1126
(2 REQUIRED)
TIRE-1508
(2 REQUIRED)
• NUT-372188-S32 (6 REQUIRED)
ASSEMBLE NUTS TO HOLD DRUM ASSEMBLY
SECURELY AGAINST FLANGE
BOLT-379334-S8
9/16-12
(2 REQUIRED)
NUT-375022-S2
70-90 LB. FT. NUT
90-120 LB. FT. BOLT
NUT-375022-S2
(2 REQUIRED)
-90 LB. FT. NUT
90-120 LB. FT. BOLT
BOLT-3 79334-S8
(2 REQUIRED)
NUT-34988-S4
(4 REQUIRED)
44-52 LB. FT.
FRAME ASSEMBLY-5005
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PURCHASED AS PART OF
4001 REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY
NUT-375032-S36
1/2-23
(2 REQUIRED) 50-85 LB. FT.
SPRING MUST BE POSITIONED
AS SHOWN FOR R.H. SIDE
SPRING MUST BE POSITIONED
AS SHOWN FOR L.H. SiDE
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