Firebird V6-3.8L VIN K (1995)
Pinion Bearing: Adjustments
Pinion Depth Adjustment
Fig. 12 Pinion Gauge Plate Installation.
Fig. 13 Pinion Depth Check.
PINION DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
1. Install pinion bearing races in housing using a suitable driver.
2. Lubricate pinion bearings and install bearings in races.
3. Mount depth gauging jig in housing, Fig. 12, noting the following:
a. Assemble gauge plate onto preload stud.
b. Hold pinion bearings in position, insert stud through rear bearing and pilot and front bearing and pilot, then install retaining nut and tighten nut
until snug.
c. Rotate tool to ensure bearings are properly seated.
d. Hold preload stud and tighten nut until 20 inch lbs. of torque is required to rotate stud. To prevent damage to bearing, tighten nut in small
increments, checking rotating torque after each adjustment.
e. Mount side bearing discs on arbor, using step for disc that corresponds to base of housing.
f.
Mount arbor and plunger assembly in housing, ensuring side bearing discs are properly seated, install bearing caps and tighten cap bolts to
prevent bearing discs from moving, Fig. 13.