FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Adjustment of the Differential






1. If it is necessary to replace the cam gear, the right hand side gear, or the reaction blocks, the entire differential must be adjusted. The differential is adjusted using selective thickness thrust washers behind each side gear, and the selective thickness thrust washers between the reaction blocks.
2. Build up the differential properly.
The proper clearance between parts is critical to the operation of the unit.
3. Note the three adjustments necessary as follow:
^ The left side gear backlash
^ The right side gear backlash
^ The thrust block clearance