G 10 Van V8-379 6.2L DSL (1987)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Description and Operation
Chevrolet Salisbury Semi-Floating
Salisbury type semi-floating rear axle
Semi-floating Rear Axle W/9 1/2 Inch Ring Gear
In these axles, the axle housing and differential carrier are cast into an integral assembly. The drive pinion assembly is mounted in two opposed
tapered roller bearings. The pinion bearings are preloaded by a spacer behind the front bearing. The pinion is positioned by a washer between the head of
the pinion and the rear bearing.
The differential is supported in the carrier by two tapered roller side bearings. These bearings are preloaded by spacers located between the bearings
and carrier housing. The differential assembly is positioned for proper ring gear and pinion backlash by varying these spacers. The differential case
houses two side gears in mesh with two pinions mounted on a pinion shaft which is held in place by a lock pin. The side gears and pinions are backed by
