Tahoe 4WD V8-393 6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1995)
Differential Carrier: Adjustments
Corporate and Eaton
Final Assembly and Adjustment
Fig. 19 Gear tooth contact inspection
1.
Ensure that pinion depth and bearing preload are properly adjusted.
2.
Install differential case assembly and selected side bearing shims. Refer to
Side Bearing Preload & Backlash. See: 7 1/2 & 7 5/8 Inch Ring
Gear/Side Bearing Preload & Backlash
3.
Install bearing caps in proper position and torque cap bolts to 55 ft. lbs.
4.
Rotate assembly to ensure that bearings are properly seated.
5.
Mount dial indicator on housing with plunger bearing against tooth on ring gear,
Fig. 18. Use small contact button on indicator plunger so that
contact can be made at heel end of tooth and position dial indicator with plunger in line with gear rotation and perpendicular to gear tooth.
6.
Hold pinion stationary and rock ring gear back and forth while reading backlash on indicator.
7.
Check backlash at 3 evenly spaced positions around ring gear and record readings.
If backlash varies by more than .002 inch at any position,
check ring gear installation and runout, and correct as needed.
8.
If backlash is not within specifications, remove differential case assembly and bearing shims keeping shims in order.
If ring gear and pinion are
