GMC 1990 Light Truck Repair Manual page 287

SUBJECT
Description....................................................................................................................................................................... 4C4- 2
Disassembly of A xle.........................................................................................................................................................4C4- 2
Inspection..................................................................................................................................................................... 4C4- 2
Disassembly................................................................................................................................................................. 4C4- 2
Cleaning and Inspection.................................................................................................................................................. 4C4- 9
Cleaning......................................................................................................................................................................... 4C4- 9
Inspection..................................................................................................................................................................... 4C4- 9
Assembly of A x le ............................................................................................................................................................. 4C4-10
Pinion Bearing Cup Installation..................................................................................................................................4C4-10
Pinion Depth Adjustment............................................................................................................................................ 4C4-11
Pinion Installation.........................................................................................................................................................4C4-11
Differential Case Assembly.......................................................................................................................................... 4C4-11
Adjusting Backlash.......................................................................................................................................................4C4-14
Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Check..............................................................................................................................4C4-16
Carrier Case Assembly................................................................................................................................................ 4C4-16
Axle Tube Assembly.....................................................................................................................................................4C4-17
Final Assem bly............................................................................................................................................................. 4C4-18
Drive Axle Assembly.........................................................................................................................................................4C4-21
Outer Deflecting Ring Replacement........................................................................................................................... 4C4-21
Outer Joint Seal Replacement....................................................................................................................................4C4-22
Outer Joint Assembly Replacement........................................................................................................................... 4C4-24
Inner Tripot Seal Replacement....................................................................................................................................4C4-25
Specifications................................................................................................................................................................... 4C4-27
Special Tools..................................................................................................................................................................... 4C4-28
SECTION 4C4
K TRUCK FRONT AXLE
CONTENTS
K TRUCK FRONT AXLE 4C4-1
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