Corvette V8-350 5.7L VIN P SFI (1996)
Fig. 10 Tool & Pinion Installation.
Note position of plates and discs before disassembling.
7. Lubricate, then install dished spacer, discs and plates on side gear splines, Fig. 9. When lubricating parts during assembly always use special
limited slip differential lubricant.
8. Install retaining clips on plate tangs, ensuring clips are completely seated on tangs.
9. Install side gear and clutch packs in case, ensuring retaining clips are properly seated in case recesses. Assemble adapter plate from tool J-34174
onto side gear, Fig. 10.
10. Install plates and discs on other differential gear and install in same manner.
11. Install threaded adapter plate into side gear. Thread forcing screw into threaded adapter, and tighten until snug. This will hold clutch packs in
position.
12. Position pinion gears in case. Rotate differential case with suitable tool until pinion gear holes align with case bores.
13. Lubricate and install spherical washers, using a screwdriver. Ensure pinion gear and spherical washer holes are aligned with case bores.
14. Remove tools, then lubricate and install cross pin shaft and install retainers.
15. Do not install ring gear at this time. The ring gear will be installed during Final Assembly & Backlash Adjustment under Adjustments. See:
Differential Carrier/Adjustments
