Corvette V8-7.0L VIN E (2006)
12. Important: Whenever service requires the replacement of the right side differential cover, the covers MUST be measured and the right shim pack
adjusted to compensate for machining tolerances between the two components. Failure to perform this measurement procedure may result in
improper differential bearing preload.
Use a vernier caliper (2) and a straight edge (1), in order to measure the NEW differential cover bore dimension. Record the measurement as value
A.
13. Use a vernier caliper (2) and a straight edge (1), in order to measure the old differential cover bore dimension. Record the measurement as value
B.
14. Subtract value B from value A. If the computation is a positive value, add shims equal to the value, to the existing shim pack. If the computations a
negative value, subtract shims equal to the value, from the existing shim pack.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the selected shims (2) and the bearing race (1) to the new cover.
2. Press the shims and bearing race into the new cover using the J 42170 and a hydraulic press.
