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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1982CHEVETTE L4-111 1.8L DSLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAUL200/200C AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONSUBASSEMBLY SERVICEFRONT CARRIER ASSEMBLY
1982 Chevrolet Chevette L4-111 1.8L DSL
Front Carrier Assembly
1982 Chevrolet Chevette L4-111 1.8L DSLSECTION Front Carrier Assembly
1. Inspect front carrier for damage.
2. Inspect pinions for damage, rough bearings or wear.
3. Check pinion endplay which should be 0.009-0.027 inch (0.24-0.69 mm), see image. Some units have a two pinion carrier with pinions directly opposite each other.
4. Clean, air dry and inspect front carrier to front internal gear roller thrust bearing for pitted or rough conditions.
5. Install front carrier to front internal gear roller thrust bearing assembly by placing smaller diameter race against carrier, see image. Retain with petrolatum.
2. Inspect pinions for damage, rough bearings or wear.
3. Check pinion endplay which should be 0.009-0.027 inch (0.24-0.69 mm), see image. Some units have a two pinion carrier with pinions directly opposite each other.
4. Clean, air dry and inspect front carrier to front internal gear roller thrust bearing for pitted or rough conditions.
5. Install front carrier to front internal gear roller thrust bearing assembly by placing smaller diameter race against carrier, see image. Retain with petrolatum.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.