TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
AXLE-REAR
G. Insert short sleeve in case axle shaft bore and
E.
If original identification marks
separate assembly by striking sleeve as
are not clear, center-punch case halves for
illustrated.
correct alignment during reassembly.
H. When the case assembly is held together with
rivets, remove the rivets by drilling out rivet body
as illustrated below:
1. Carefully center punch rivets in center of
head.
2. Use drill 1/32" smaller than body of rivet to
drill through head.
3. Press out rivets.
NOTE: Differential may be held together
with bolts and nuts or rivets.
F. When bolts are used, cut lock wire or cotter pins
and remove nuts.
Drive bolts from case
assembly with convenient drift.
CAUTION: Do not strike these hardened steel pieces
Note elongated differential case and
directly with a steel hammer.
gear rivet holes that result from cutting
rivets with chisel.
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