Re: IML: rear axle drive shaft removal ?

["Rob van der Es" <R.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Edwin,

 

 

Congrats with your 1970 Imperial Le Baron, great choice !!

I own a 1960 Imperial Crown 4 door HardTop, don't you worry too much about the strange noises coming for the rear axle.

Those were build to last forever you know.

 

I am sure someone on the IML with more experience with a 70 will jump in on it, these list is great with loads of friendly people that want to help you.

However, I would recommend you to look out for a 1970 Service Manual, they show up from time to time on Ebay.

 

Good luck and have fun with your car!

 

Robert van der Es

The Netherlands

----- Original Message -----

From: Edwin

To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 4:32 PM

Subject: IML: rear axle drive shaft removal ?

Hello,

 

Thanks for adding me to the Chrysler Imperial Club mailing list. I have a question concerning my 1970 Chrysler Imperial Le Baron 2-door hdtp, 440 cu/in. The rear axle makes a strange sound, supposingly being worn drive shaft bearings. I would like to know how to remove the rear axle drive shafts for this specific vehicle? Do I need to open the differential to get access to retaining clamps or can I just pull out the rear drive shaft after removal of wheel,brake drum,brake's and 5x retaining bolts?? I hope someone can give me some info. 

 

Thanks a lot,

 

Edwin de Bruijn. (The Netherlands).