Differential Thrust Washer Gauge Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Differential Thrust Washer Gage

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Front Differential Carrier Assembly NOTE: Install the differential assembly and the pinion gear assembly together to avoid interference with the gears during installation.
2	Front Differential Drive Pinion (w/Transfer Gear) Gear Assembly NOTE: Install the differential assembly and the pinion gear assembly together to avoid interference with the gears during installation.
3	Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Cup NOTE: After placing the bearing cup on the gear, place DT 47800-2 which is part of DT-47800 selection gauge kit, onto the bearing cup. Special Tools DT-47800 Thrust Washer Selection Gauge Kit For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
4	Front Differential Carrier Bearing Cup NOTE: After placing the bearing cup on the gear, place DT 47800-1 which is part of DT-47800 selection gauge kit, onto the bearing cup. Special Tools DT-47800 Thrust Washer Selection Gauge Kit For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
5	Torque Converter Housing Outer Seal
6	Torque Converter and Support and A/Trans Fluid Pump Housing Assembly NOTE: Install 2 DT 47800-6 which is part of DT-47800 selection gauge kit, into a case threaded hole at approximately 180 degrees apart. Some alignment of DT 47800-1 and 2 which is part of DT-47800 selection gauge kit, may be required while lowering the TC housing onto the case. Install DT 47800-3 which is part of DT-47800 selection gauge kit, spacer over DT 47800-6. Special Tools DT-47800 Thrust Washer Selection Gauge Kit For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .