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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1993S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-173 2.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRUNIT REPAIRSEMI-FLOATING AXLE 7-5/8 INCH RING GEARADJUSTMENTS AFFECTING TOOTH CONTACTFINAL ASSEMBLY
1993 Chevrolet S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-173 2.8L
Final Assembly
1993 Chevrolet S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-173 2.8LSECTION Final Assembly
- Tools Required:
- J 8092 Driver Handle
- J 23765 Axle Shaft Bearing Installer
- J 23771 Axle Shaft Seal Installer
- J 23911 Pinion Oil Seal Installer
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Bearing with J 23765 and J 8092 until the tool bottoms against the housing shoulder.
- Lubricate the bearing with axle lubricant.
2. Oil seal using J 23771 until it is flush with the axle tube.
- Lubricate the seal lips with axle lubricant.
3. Axle shafts into the axle housing.
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
- The splines at the end of the axle shaft must engage with the splines of the axle side gear.
4. The "C" locks on the axle shaft.
- Pull the axle shaft outward so the "C" lock seats in the counterbore of the axle side gear.
5. Pinion shaft through the case and the differential gears.
- Align the hole in the pinion shaft with the lock bolt hole.
6. Pinion shaft lock bolt.
- Tighten lock bolt to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
7. Cover gasket and cover.
- Tighten cover bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
8. Lubricant to the axle.
- Lubricant to a level within 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) of the filler plug hole.
- Tighten fill plug to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
- J 8092 Driver Handle
- J 23765 Axle Shaft Bearing Installer
- J 23771 Axle Shaft Seal Installer
- J 23911 Pinion Oil Seal Installer
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Bearing with J 23765 and J 8092 until the tool bottoms against the housing shoulder.
- Lubricate the bearing with axle lubricant.
2. Oil seal using J 23771 until it is flush with the axle tube.
- Lubricate the seal lips with axle lubricant.
3. Axle shafts into the axle housing.
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
- The splines at the end of the axle shaft must engage with the splines of the axle side gear.
4. The "C" locks on the axle shaft.
- Pull the axle shaft outward so the "C" lock seats in the counterbore of the axle side gear.
5. Pinion shaft through the case and the differential gears.
- Align the hole in the pinion shaft with the lock bolt hole.
6. Pinion shaft lock bolt.
- Tighten lock bolt to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
7. Cover gasket and cover.
- Tighten cover bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
8. Lubricant to the axle.
- Lubricant to a level within 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) of the filler plug hole.
- Tighten fill plug to 35 Nm (26 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.