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Originally Posted by Steeveedee
Which manual are you using?
I'm using this one
http://www.mediafire.com/file/e7v2am...o_60_Truck.pdf
but did not find the 4 tooth rotation on the spline referenced, though I have seen it elsewhere. Maybe I missed it in this manual.
OK, I also have The Chevrolet Motor Division paper manual for 1972 (finally found it!), and it gives the 4-tooth rotation for the spline. Page 4-24 |
My truck is a '72 so using the manual shown in image. The instructions for installation are:
Installation
1. For models with one piece propeller shafts, slide
shaft into transmission and attach re a r U-joint axle.
Torque bolts to specifications.
2. For models with two piece shafts, install front half
into transmission and bolt support to crossmember.
a. Slide grease cap and gasket onto re a r splines.
b. Rotate shaft so front U-joint trunnion is in a
vertical position.
c. Take re a r propeller shaft and before installing
align U-joint trunnions in same vertical position
as in step b (at this point all U-joint trunnions
should be vertical),
(fig. 51). Then, note re la tionship
of front shaft and re a r shaft spline position.
For all models except model CE31403
(157" W0B. 307 CIO, V-8 Engine) Rotate re a r
shaft four splines toward left side of vehicle
(fig. 42) and install re a r shaft to front shaft. For
Model CE31403 rotate 2 splines. Attach re a r
U-joint to axle. Tighten grease cap.
d. Torque bearing support to crossmember and Ujoint
to axle attachments to specifications.
One note: I have the different style carrier mount than what is shown in the picture. The one with mounting bolts parallel to drive shaft. I cannot install this way because I cannot tighten the yoke over the splines with that u-joint installed. So I am assembling entire shaft out of truck, which is how I took it out.