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7-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The standard differential carrier assembly used
on 1963, 60 and 62 series Cadillac cars is shown
in Fig. 7-1. A controlled type differential is
available as an option on all 1963 model cars.
Rear Axle
The rear axle gear ratios used on the different
series cars provide maximum performance and
economy for each series. The 2.94-1 ratio is used
on all 60 and 62 series, except Air Conditioned
cars which use the 3.21-1 ratio. The 3.21-1 ratio
is also offered as an option on 60 and 62 series
cars not equipped with an Air Conditioner. The
Propeller Shaft
Power is transmitted from the transmission to
the rear axle assembly by a two-piece propeller
shaft. The propeller shaft assembly used on all
Pinion Flange
-*
Tapered Roller
Bearings
Lubricant Passage
to Front Bearings
Differential Side Gear
Greased and Sealed Wheel Bearing
Rener
/U.
Oil Seai
Tapered Roller Bearings
Fig. 7-1
7-2
Transmission
Front Slip
Yoke
Universal
Joint
Front Propeller
Shaft
Lock
The propeller shaft assembly used on SeventyFive series cars and the commercial chassis in
corporates standard universal joints at each end
and in the center. The propeller shaft is attached
to the rear axle by two "U" bolts, locks, and nuts
that attach the rear universal joint cross bearings
to the yoke on the rear axle pinion.
Universal joints used on 1963 Cadillac cars
cannot be repacked. On original universal joints,
Controlled Differential
The basic advantage of the optional Controlled
Differential over the standard differential is that
the major driving force is always directed to the
wheel having the greater traction. The unit is not
a positive lock type. It will release before an ex
cessive amount of torque is directed to one rear
wheel.
The main purpose of the Controlled Differential
is to reduce the possibility of the car getting stuck
while driving under slippery conditions. It also
minimizes wheel spin and resultant drive line
shock when accelerating on an uneven road
surface.
7-3
SERVICE INFORMATION
1. Rear Axle Gear Ratio Identification
The gear ratio of the rear axle assembly on
1963 series Cadillac cars can be determined by
an identification number stamped on the front face
of the carrier assembly at the end of the oil re
turn passage, Fig. 1-1.
Ratio
Identification
Number*
2.94-1
3.21-1
1963
3.36-1
3.77-1
Series
75 series cars
1963 - Commercial
Chassis Optional on
75 series cars
a. Removal
1. Raise rear end of car, and remove both rear
wheels and brake drums to eliminate drag when
measuring torque readings.
2. Disconnect rear universal joint from pinion
flange.
3. Using a 0-100 inch-pound torque wrench,
with Socket, J-2571-l, and Adapter, J-257l-2,
measure the inch-pounds torque required to ro
tate the pinion shaft slowly for at least 2 turns,
Fig. 7-3. Record torque reading.
Fig. 7-3
7-4
b. Installation
1. Position oil seal in carrier. Place Oil Seal
Installer, J-2l1l3, against seal and secure tool
and seal with pinion nut and washer.
2. Install Pinion Nut Socket, J-2571-l, on pinion
nut and press oil seal into carrier by tightening
pinion nut with socket, Fig. 7-5, until Installer
Tool bottoms on face of carrier.
3. Remove Pinion Nut Socket, pinion nut and
washer, and Oil Seal Installer.
CAUTION: - Make certain that seal surface of
flange is free from scratches or nicks. If
necessary, clean with No. 400 grit "wet" paper
and kerosene. Use only a circular motion when
sanding seal surface of flange so as not to leave
any spiraled marks on seal surface.
Fig. 7-4
4.
and
with
cure
Fig. 7-5
Holding
Tool
Adapters,
J-2l044,
Fig. 7-7
correct level as de
4. Use only the special
factory Parts Warewith a Controlled Dif
Fig. 7-8
7-6
b. Installation
1. Position oil seal in carrier. Place Pinion
Oil Seal Installer, J-21ll3, against seal and Secure tool and seal with pinion nut and washer.
2. Install Pinion Nut Socket, J-2571-1, on pin
ion nut and press oil seal into carrier by tighten
ing pinion nut with socket wrench, Fig. 7-5, until
Installer Tool bottoms on face of carrier.
3. Remove Pinion Nut Socket, pinion nut and
washer, and Oil Seal Installer.
CAUTION: Make certain that seal surface of
yoke is free from scratches or nicks. If
necessary, clean with No. 400 grit "wet" paper
and kerosene. Use only a circular motion when
sanding seal surface of yoke so as not to leave
any spiraled marks on seal surface.
4. Install yoke on pinion
punch marks lined up.
b. Installation
1. Install brake drum on rear axle shaft flange
and secure with two screws.
2. Install wheel and replace wheel mounting
nuts, tightening to 105 foot-pounds. For com
mercial chassis see Note 7b.
3. Remove jack stands and lower car.
Bolt
Flange Gasket
Wheel Cylinder
Axle
7-7
Adjuster Link
Brake Shoe
Adjuster Actuator
0" Ring
Cover
Backing Plate
Pawl
Bearing
Bearing
//
Flanged Axle
Brake Drum
Fig. 7-9
Fig. 7-10
Fig. 7-1 1
7-8
Fig. 7-13
7-9
and brake drum assembly off shaft. Use a fivejaw puller, to reduce the possibility of warping or
distorting the brake drum.
7. Insert axle shft through ring of bearing Installer, J-6257, and "U" shaped piece of Bearing
Plate and Pin Assembly, J-2986-l, and place on
arbor press, Fig. 7-13.
Ofl
end of car.
a. Removal
wheel hub
7-10
Fig. 7-14
rear
universal joint at
pinion
series
cars
and the
commercial
7-11
Fig. 7-15
7-12
shaft
assembly
as de
Fig. 7-17
above
procedure
shaft
on
remaining
assembly
as de
shaft
assembly as de
Fig. 7-16
Fig. 7-18
7-13
Remover and Installer J-21009 and a 100 footpound torque wrench, Fig. 7-19.
4. Remove
retainer,
and discard
center
bearing locK
shaft assembly
as de
shaft
assembly as de
7-14
b. Installation
1, Press bearing into support bracket, using
care not to damage bearing or support, and secure
bearing in support bracket with snap ring.
2, Pack front and rear face of center bearing
with heavy duty water pump grease.
3. Install slinger on front propeller shaft.
4.
rear
front
front
edge
6. Install propeller
scribed in Note lOb,
shaft
assembly
as
de
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Material
Number
300-M
300-M
Application
Brake Backing Plate to Axle Housing Bolts
Commercial Chassis
Brake Backing Plate to Axle Housing Nuts
60, 62, and Seventy-Five Series
Size
Foot-Pounds
7/16-20
70
3/8-24
40
Special
1-1/8-12
300
Special
3/8-24
37
Special
7/8-14
300-M
7/16-20
65
5/16-24
15
1-9/16-18
55
286-M
Special
28O-M
5/6-24
16
3/8-24
30
1/2-20
105
28O-M
286-M
NOTE:
Refer to Back of Manual, Page 17-1, for Bolt and Nut Markings and Steel Classifications.
7-15
C
D
U
M
Fig 7-20
Special Tools
Key
Tool No,
Name
Key
A
B
C
D
E
F
J-257l-l
J..257l.2
J-- 2619
J..8l3l
J-.21l13
J--4l74
J
K
J-6257
J-2lOlO
J-2lOll
J-86l4-l
J-21009
J-21O44
J-2986-l
J-8614-2
J-2986-3
J-6544
J-6295-1
Tool No.
Name
Rear Wheel Bearing Installer
Rear Wheel Bearing Oil
Seal Remover
Rear Wheel Bearing Oil
Seal Installer
Pinion Flange Holding
Tool
Adapter 2 reqd. use with
J-8614-l
Rear Axle Pinion Flange
Puller
Pinion Yoke Holding Tool
Rear Axle Pinion Yoke Puller
7-16
SPECIFICATIONS
Item
All Series
Unless Otherwise Noted
28-31/32"
32-9/16"
31-37/64"
35-5/32"
.006" Maximum
3-7/32"
Gear Ratio
60 and 62 Series Cars except cars equipped with an
Air Conditioner
2,94-1
3.21-1
3.36-1
3.77-1