Firebird V8-305 5.0L VIN F FI (1987)
FIGURE 2 - CHECKING PINION DEPTH
FIGURE 3 - PINION MARKING
PINION DEPTH
Figures 1 through 3
Tools Required:
J 8001 Dial Indicator Set J 23597-1 Arbor, 7-1/2-inch and 7-5/8-inch Ring Gears J 23597-11 Gage Plate, 7-1/2-inch and 7 5/8-inch Ring Gears J 23597-1
Pinion depth is measured with a pinion setting gage. The gage provides a "nominal" or "zero" pinion as a gaging reference.
Clean
1.
All parts of gage.
2.
Side bearing bore.
3.
Front and rear bearing cups. ^Lubricate front pinion bearing (12) and rear pinion bearings (7) with rear axle lubricant.
vInstall or Connect
1.
J 21777-35 through J 23597-12, as required. Refer to Figure 1.
2.
J 23597-11 or J 21777-29.
3.
J 2177742 and nut in carrier.