Adjusting Backlash - Chevrolet 1991 Light Duty Truck Repair Manual

4. Side bearing cups (33). Use J 36603 with J 8092
(figure 29).
5. Differential assembly to the carrier case half.
• Place the differential assembly into the carrier
case half which contains the pinion gear.
• Turn the left sleeve (32) (K1, 2 models) or
adjuster plug (61) (K3 models) in until backlash
is felt between the ring and pinion.
• K1, 2 models: Use J 36599 (figure 27).
• K3 models: Use J 36615 (figure 28).
• Remove the carrier case from J 36598.
6. Carrier case halves. Do not use sealer at this time.
• If the carrier halves do not make complete con­
tact, back out the right sleeve (32). Use
J 36599 (figure 27).
7. Bolts (28).
Tighten
• Bolts (28) to 47 N-m (35 ft. lbs.).

ADJUSTING BACKLASH

Tools Required:
J 34047 Dial Indicator Set
J 8001 Dial Indicator Set
J 34047-3 Dial Indicator Adapter
Figure 27—lU rning the Adjuster Sleeve
8 1/4 AND 9 1/4-INCH RING GEAR 4C4-13
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Figure 29—Installing the Side Bearing Cups
1. Refer to figures 1 through 3
2. Tighten the right sleeve (32) to 140 N-m (100 ft.
lbs.). Use J 36599 (figure 27).
3. Tighten the left sleeve (32) (K1, 2 models) or
adjuster plug (61) (K3 models) to 140 N-m (100 ft.
lbs.).
• Use J 36599 (K1, 2 models) (figure 27).
• Use J 36615 (K3 models) (figure 28).
4. Mark the location of the adjusting sleeves in rela­
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tion to the carrier halves, so the notches in the
adjusting sleeves can be counted when turned.