Chevrolet 1973 Overhaul Manual page 73

4 -4 2 REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
Fig. 10D—Assem bling Clutch Pack
7. Position pinion gears and thrust washers on side
gears. Install pinion shaft through case and gears.
8. Install dial indicator in case so that contact button
rests against pinion gear as shown in Figure 1 ID.
9. Compress clutch pack, using a screwdriver as shown
in Figure 11D. Move the pinion gear to obtain
tooth clearance.
10. Tooth clearance should be .001" to .008". If
required, change shims to obtain proper tooth
clearance.
11. Remove side gear assembly and repeat tooth
clearance procedure for other side gear on opposite
side of case.
12. Remove pinion shaft, gears and thrust washers.
13. Install remaining side gear, clutch pack assembly
and shims in case.
14. Install pinion gears and thrust washers. Installation
of pinion gears can be performed by reversing the
pinion gear removal procedure.
Fig. 11D—M easuring Pinion Gear Tooth Clearance
Fig. 12D—Spring Pack Compressed for Insta lla tion
15.
For all except Corvette
retainer and clamp assembly in vise. Install "C"
clamp and bar stock on spring retainer then install
a 1/4 inch bolt and nut in each front spring. See
Figure 12D.
16. Position spring pack between side gears and remove
bar stock and "C" clamp.
17. install Tool J-22311 to compress clutch
On Corvette
pack, secure pack with 1/4" bolts as shown in
Figure 13D. Partially install pack then remove bolts
and complete pack installation. Remove tool.
18. Drive spring pack into side gears sufficiently to
retain front springs, then remove 1/4 inch bolts
from springs. Drive spring pack into position. See
Figure 14D.
19. Install the pinion shaft and lock screw to retain side
gears until axle shafts are installed.
Fig. 13D—In sta llin g Spring Pack Com pression Tool
(Corvette)
assemble springs in spring
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