Chevrolet 10 series 1973, Overhaul Manual

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REAR AXLE DIF FER EN TIA L CARRIER 4 -1 9
EXAM PLE
RING G EAR SIDE
OPPOSITE SIDE
Thickness of Tool J-22779
Combined total of:
.250"
required to force ring Service Spacer (A )
.265”
gear into contact w ith
pinion
Service Shim (B )
Feeler Gauge (C )
- .010”
.240”
TO M A IN T A IN PROPER BACKLASH (.005” - .008” ), ring gear is
moved away from pinion by subtracting .010” shims from ring gear
+ .010”
.275”
side and adding .010" shims to other side
+ .004”
TO OBTAIN PROPER PRELOAD
to each side.
on side bearings, add .004” shims
+ .004”
.244”
Shim dimension required
Shim dimension required
.279”
for ring gear side
fo r opposite side
Fig. 7B —D e te rm in in g Side Bearing Shim Requirem ents
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