S15/T15 Sonoma P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (1998)
5.5. The feeler gauge
5.6. The differential case from the axle housing
6. Measure J 22779 gauge plate thickness in three places using a micrometer. Average the readings.
7. Add the readings of the right side service spacer, the service shim, and the feeler gauge.
8. For the initial backlash setting, move the ring gear from the pinion by subtracting 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) from the ring gear side shim pack and
adding 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) to the shim pack on the opposite side.
9. In order to obtain the proper preload on the side bearings, add 0.10 mm (0.004 inch) to the measurement of each shim pack.
9.1. The setup dimension arrived at with the dial indicator is a starting point.
9.2. The gear tooth pattern check is necessary to "fine tune" the pinion depth and may indicate additional shim changes to the pinion stem. Do
both procedures in order to ensure the proper axle performance and to prevent system damage.
NOTICE: The proper pinion depth setting is a two-step procedure.
10. Install the differential and adjust the ring and pinion gear backlash.
11. For the initial backlash setting, move the ring gear from the pinion by subtracting 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) from the ring gear side shim pack and
adding 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) to the shim pack on the opposite side.
12. In order to obtain the proper preload on the side bearings, add 0.10 mm (0.004 inch) to the measurement of each shim pack.
NOTICE: The proper pinion depth setting is a two-step procedure.
12.1.The setup dimension arrived at with the dial indicator is a starting point.
12.2.The gear tooth pattern check is necessary to "fine tune" the pinion depth and may indicate additional shim changes to the pinion stem. Do
both procedures in order to ensure the proper axle performance and to prevent system damage.
13. Install the differential and adjust the ring and pinion gear backlash.
