S15/T15 Sonoma P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1996)
Fig. 8 Exploded View Of Eaton Locking Differential.
3. Alternately assemble eared discs and splined discs on side gear hub, starting with eared disc as shown in
Fig. 8.
4. Install original shim or replacement shim of same thickness if original side gear is being used.
Shim Selection
Cam Gear Shim Selection
1. Install cam gear assembly in case using original thrust washer or washer of equal thickness.
2. Mount differential pinions and thrust washers in proper installed position in case, manually depress cam gear into bore and insert pinion shaft
through case and pinion assemblies, and secure shaft with lockscrew.
If pinion shaft cannot be inserted, it will be necessary to replace cam
gear shim with one of less thickness.
3. Index one tooth of pinion gear nearest shaft lock-screw so that tooth points downward, perpendicular to case flange.
4. Wedge large tapered screwdriver between cam gear and pinion shaft to hold gear compressed in bore.