Chevrolet 10 series 1973, Руководство по капитальному ремонту

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4 - 2 2 REAR AXLE D IFFERENTIA L CARRIER
DRIFT
Fig. 14B—Rem oving Drive Pinion
3. Remove rear pinion bearing from pinion shaft
using Press Plate J-22912, as shown in figure 15B.
Tighten nuts on tool until plates are under the
bearing inner race. Then set the tool on a press.
Make sure the plates straddle the opening on the
press. Do not position bolts across the opening. To
do so may bend the bolts when pressure is applied.
Press bearing from pinion. Record the thickness of
shim removed from between bearing and pinion
head.
4. Inspect carrier pinion bearing bores and shoulders
for nicks. Remove as necessary. Clean the bores
and the installation tools.
5. Lubricate both bearing cups with liberal amounts
of hypoid lubricant.
6. Install the rear cup, with the large end against the
bore shoulder, using Installer J-0270-14 for Truck
models, and J-9745 for Passenger Car, as shown in
figure 16B.
Fig. 15B—Removing Drive Pinion Rear Bearing
Fig. 16B—In s ta llin g Pinion Rear Bearing Cup
7. Install the front cup, with the large end against the
bore shoulder, using Installer J-7137 as shown in
figure 17B.
8. Check both bores to make sure cups are fully
seated.
Setting Pinion Depth and
Installing Pinion Bearings
NOTE: If the original ring gear and pinion
and the pinion rear bearing assembly are to
be reinstalled, the original shim thickness
may be used.
Ring and pinion gear sets are matched in a special test
machine which permits adjustment of pinion depth in
ring gear until a point is reached where best operation
and proper tooth contact under load is obtained. At this
point, the setting of the pinion with reference to the
centerline of the ring gear is indicated by the machine.
This setting may vary slightly from the design or
Fig. 17B—In s ta llin g Pinion F ront Bearing Cup
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