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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1982CITATION L4-151 2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULSUBASSEMBLY SERVICEDIFFERENTIAL
1982 Chevrolet Citation L4-151 2.5L
Differential
1982 Chevrolet Citation L4-151 2.5LSECTION Differential
1. Separate ring gear from differential case.
2. Remove pinion shaft lock bolt and pinion shaft. Then rotate gears and thrust washers out through opening in case.
3. If necessary, use tool Nos. J-22888 and J-22888-20 to remove differential side bearings. To install side bearings, use tool No. J-22919.
4. Clean and inspect all components and replace as necessary.
5. Install gears and thrust washers into case, then install pinion shaft and lock bolt. Torque pinion shaft lock bolt to 7 ft. lbs.
6. Install ring gear on differential case. Torque ring gear attaching bolts to 54 ft. lbs.
2. Remove pinion shaft lock bolt and pinion shaft. Then rotate gears and thrust washers out through opening in case.
3. If necessary, use tool Nos. J-22888 and J-22888-20 to remove differential side bearings. To install side bearings, use tool No. J-22919.
4. Clean and inspect all components and replace as necessary.
5. Install gears and thrust washers into case, then install pinion shaft and lock bolt. Torque pinion shaft lock bolt to 7 ft. lbs.
6. Install ring gear on differential case. Torque ring gear attaching bolts to 54 ft. lbs.
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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.