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By: Overhauling Rear Drive
These notes cover all rear drives after chassis number 65186, but the procedures for the overhaul are similar. Before starting this job, do some diagnostic work to determine the extent of repairs and replacement parts needed. Jack up the car and make it secure and remove the wheel and brake drum to reveal the brake linings. You should plan to replace these anyway as most of the work you do in dismantling the rear drive must be repeated if the rear brakes are to be replaced. If the brake shoes are covered in oil then the rear seal must be replaced. Take off the rear chain cover, taking care not to damage the synthetic rubber gasket that is normally re-usable. If there is corrosion present, you should plan to replace the chain and the rear axle bearings. Remove the small oblong cover at the front end of the chain case again taking care with the synthetic rubber gasket. Check for corrosion around the small chain wheel and pinion, if none is present, it is usually safe to assume the front bearings are in good condition. If you are not sure, it is better to remove the complete rear drive from the rear frame by releasing the eight bolts from the rear suspension rubbers. Once you have dismantled the rear drive the car is not moveable and if this is important to you, then plan to have all the parts and tools available to complete the overhaul.