LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Blazer 4D Utility, 4WD, Part Time >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 262 (Drive Axles - Full Floating Axle) >> Adjustments >> Drive Pinion Depth >> 10.5" Ring Gear

10.5" Ring Gear

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 17 other vehicles, including the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, 2002 GMC Yukon, 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Savana Special, and 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the differential case, if removed. See DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY  under OVERHAUL. Remove drive pinion assembly. Measure and record the thickness of the original pinion gear bearing retainer shim before any service procedures are performed to the pinion gear bearing retainer assembly. Install the original shim to the pinion bearing retainer. If the original shim is not available, install a 0.016" (0.41 mm) shim to build pinion depth. DO NOT apply sealant to the pinion gear bearing retainer at this time.
  2. Install the pinion gear bearing retainer. Install the pinion gear bearing retainer bolts. Tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Adjust the ring and pinion gear backlash. See RING & PINION GEAR BACKLASH  Perform a gear tooth pattern check on the pinion and the ring gear. See DRIVE AXLE - GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERNS article in GENERAL INFORMATION. If the gear tooth contact pattern indicates a high or a low flank contact pattern; adjust the pinion depth by increasing or decreasing thickness of pinion shim pack.
  4. Remove the pinion gear bearing retainer bolts. Remove the pinion gear bearing retainer. Remove the shim. If the gear tooth contact pattern shows a high flank contact pattern: Install a shim one size larger. If the gear tooth contact pattern shows a low flank contact pattern, install a shim one size smaller. Install the new shim to the pinion gear bearing retainer. Install pinion gear bearing retainer. Install pinion gear bearing retainer bolts. Tighten the pinion gear bearing retainer bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Recheck the gear tooth contact pattern of the pinion and the ring gear. Recheck ring and pinion gear backlash and adjust as necessary.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals