Chevrolet 1988 Light Duty Truck Repair Manual page 305

4. Side bearing cups (33). Use J 36603 with J 8092
(figure 30).
5. Differential assembly to the carrier case half.
• Place the differential assem bly into the carrier
case half which contains the pinion gear.
Figure 29— Turning the Adjuster Plug (K35 Models)
K TRUCK FRONT AXLE 4C4-13
Figure 30— Installing the Side Bearing Cups
• Turn the left sleeve (32) (K15-25 models) or
a d ju s te r plu g (61) (K35 m o d e ls) in u n til
backlash is felt between the ring and pinion.
• K15-25 models: Use J 36599 (figure 28).
• K35 models: Use J 36615 (figure 29).
• 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
contact, back out the right sleeve (32). Use
J 36599 (figure 28).
7. Bolts (28). Tighten 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
1. Refer to figures 1 through 4.
2. Tighten the right sleeve (32) to 140 N m (100 ft. lbs.).
Use J 36599 (figure 28).
3. Tighten the left sleeve (32) (K15-25 models) or
adjuster plug (61) (K35 models) to 140 N m (100 ft.
lbs.).
• Use J 36599 (K15-25 models) (figure 28).
• Use J 36615 (K35 models) (figure 29).
4. Mark the location of the adjusting sleeves in relation
to the carrier halves, so the notches in the adjusting
sleeves can be counted when turned.
5. Turn the right sleeve OUT two notches.
6. Turn the left sleeve (K15-25 models) or adjuster plug
(K35 models) IN one notch.
J 8092
J 36603
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