Chevrolet 70 1969 Series, Shop Manual

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REAR AXLE 4-25
SHIMS
Carefully inspect shims for uniform thickness. Remove
any accum ulated foreign m atter that m ight affect shim
pack thickness. W here various thickness of shim s are used
in a pack, it is recom m ended th at the thickest shims be
used between the thin shims.
THRUST WASHERS
T hrust washers should always be replaced, even though
only the slightest of wear is indicated. Refer to “ Specifi­
cations” for thickness of new parts.
SPIDER
Carefully inspect spider arm s for wear, or other evi­
dence of failure. Refer to “ Specifications” at end of this
publication.
H O U S IN G C H E C K
Refer to the Service portion of this M anu al for “ Bent
H ousing C heck” which is accom plished before axle is
removed from vehicle.
AFTER REMOVAL
A fter axle assem bly has been completely disassembled,
Figure 13— Checking Alignm ent of Axle Housing
Figure 12— Checking Drive Gear Run-Out (Typical)
discard axle shaft. Position dial indicator so that indicator
shaft end contacts inner surface of flange near outer edge
of flange and check flange run-out. Refer to “ Specifica­
tions” at end of this publication for limits.
GASKETS
The use of old gaskets is not recom m ended as they are
usually com pressed beyond further usefulness.
CHEVROLET SERIES 70-80 H EAVY DUTY TRUCK SH O P M A N U A L