| Universal Joint Knuckle (Male) Joint Housing Joint Coupling Ring Universal Joint Knuckle (Female) | ||||||
| Radius Rod Castle Nut Radius Rod Lock Nut Drive Shaft Front Bushing Rear Radius Rod Drive Shaft Tube Drive Shaft | ||||||
| Ball Race Ball Thrust Collar Drive Shaft Pinion Driving Gear Drive Gear Screws | Drive Shaft Drive Shaft Tube Ball Bearing Ball Bearing Housing Roller Bearing Roller Bearing Sleeve Castle Nut Differential Pinion Differential Spider Differential Gear Rear Axle Housing (Right) Thrust Washers | |||||
| Rear Radius Rod Rear Axle Brake Drum Hub Brake Cam Shaft Hub Brake Cam Shaft Lever Radius Rod Bolt and Nut | Lock Wire Thrust Washer (Steel) Thrust Washer (Babbitt) Thrust Washer (Steel) Gear Case (Left) | |||||
| Mud Cap Cotter Pin Castle Nut Hub Key Hub Hub Flange | Roller Bearing Sleeve Roller Bearing Axle Housing Cap Axle Roller Bearing Steel Washer Brake Shoe Support Bolt and Nut | Rear Axle Shaft Rear Axle Roller Bearing Sleeve Rear Axle Roller Bearing Rear Axle Housing (Left) | Gear Case (Right) Differential Case Stud Grease Plug | |||
Fig. 151. Ford Rear Axle System
Q. How is the rear axle shaft removed?
A. Disconnect rear axle as directed above, then unbolt the drive shaft assembly where it joins the rear axle housing at the differential. Disconnect the two radius rods at the outer end of the housing. Take out the bolts which hold the two halves of the rear axle housing together at the center. Take the inner differential casing apart and draw the axle shaft through the housing at the center. After replacing the axle shaft be sure that the rear wheels are firmly wedged on at the outer end of the axle shaft and the key in proper position. When the car has been driven thirty days or so, make it a point to remove the hub cap and set up the lock nut to overcome any play that might have developed. It is extremely important that the rear wheels are kept tight, otherwise the constant rocking back and forth against the key may in time cause serious trouble. If the rear axle or wheel is sprung by skidding against the curb, or other accident, it is false economy to drive the car, as tires, gears and all other parts will suffer. If the axle shaft is bent, it can, with proper facilities, be straightened, but it is best to replace it.
| Axle Housing Cap Hub Key Lock Nut Hub Brake Drum | |
| Coil Spring Hub Brake Cam Axle Shaft Hub Brake Shoe |
Fig. 152. Ford Brake
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THE FORD MUFFLER
Q. Why is the muffler necessary?