Factory Service Index - Packard Motor Car Information

An Index to Service Information for 1957-58 (57th->58th Series) Packards

1957-58 (57th->58th Series) - REAR AXLE

MAIN SERVICE INDEX -> 1957-58 (57TH->58TH SERIES) -> REAR AXLE

Subject	Application	Document
Axle Shaft Bearing Lubrication, Rear plugs, vents eliminated - new repack intervals	57th	SSB No. 327, p. 2
Flood Zones, Cars in dirt carried in - drain/refill differential, clean/repack wheel bearings	(all models)	SL Vol. 13, No. 4
Lubricant, Rear Axle Twin Traction lubricant used in all production and service - checks and refill intervals	All Models	SSB No. 333, p. 3
Pinion Seal Leaks between seal and housing - use of non-hardening sealer	All Models	SSB No. 350, p. 1
Twin Traction Axle Operation clutches not applying properly - rotate tires for equal tread	58th	SSB No. 339, p. 3
Twin Traction Decal - Instrument Panel removed from production	58th	SSB No. 339, p. 1
Twin Traction Differential Noise chatter on turns, during break-in - drain/refill, special lubricant	57th	SSB No. 327, p. 3
Twin Traction Differential, Checking improper testing	57th; (58th)	SSB No. 327, p. 1
Twin Traction Rear Axle Assemblies cone-type clutches replaced by disc-type - assembly, identification	57th	SSB No. 325, p. 3
Twin Traction Rear Axle Thrust Pin Out of Position dislodged during axle removal - supplemental procedure	57th-58th	SSB No. 339, p. 2
Twin Traction Rear Axle, New third design, increased ramp angle for quicker application identification, service exceptions	58th	SSB No. 339, p. 2

SC = Service Counselor

SL = Service Letter

STB = Service Technical Bulletin

SSB = Studebaker Service Bulletin

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