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1983 Pontiac Grand Prix Base, 5.0 H

Section 2 (Drive Axle - Rear): Description

1983 Pontiac Grand Prix Base, 5.0 HSECTION Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood and 1983 Cadillac DeVille. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drive axle is a semi-floating hypoid gear type axle with integral housing. Centerline of pinion is set below centerline of ring gear. A removable steel cover, bolted to rear of housing, permits servicing the differential case without removing complete axle assembly from vehicle.

NOTE: Some models are equipped with Borg-Warner, Dana, Eaton or General Motors design positive traction differentials. For testing and overhaul procedures for these units, see Positive Traction Differential articles.
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