Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L (1991)
Remove Or Install 4 Pinion Gears And 2 Side Gears
Differential Gears
Determine Proper Side Gear Thrust Washer Thickness
Measure the depth from the differential case to the machined surface in 3 places, as shown. Then measure the height of raised step on the ring gear
. The difference, minus the proper side gear end play (0.001 to 0.013 inch) is the proper thrust washer thickness.
For the other side gear: After assembling the differential side gears, pinion gears, and pinion gears with the pinion gear washers but without the
side gear thrust washers. Rotate the assembly two full revolutions both clockwise and counterclockwise.
Set up dial indicator as shown and record end play. Rotate side gear 90 degrees and record another end play. Again, rotate side gear 90 degrees
and record a final end play. Using the smallest end play recorded, shim that side gear to within 0.001 to 0.013 inch.
CAUTION: After reassembly of the differential assembly, insert the inner joint housing spline from a drive shaft into the side gear. By hand, turn
the side gear with the joint housing spline. If the side gear will NOT turn, or it feels very tight, remove the ring gear and install a thinner side gear
thrust washer.
BEARING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE