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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1995S10/T10 P/U 2WD L4-2.2L VIN 4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRUNIT REPAIRSEMI-FLOATING AXLE 8-5/8 INCH RING GEARPINION INSTALLATIONDIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
1995 Chevrolet S10/T10 P/U 2WD L4-2.2L VIN 4
Differential Case Assembly
1995 Chevrolet S10/T10 P/U 2WD L4-2.2L VIN 4SECTION Differential Case Assembly
- Tools Required:
- J 8107-4 Differential Side Bearing Remover Plug
- J 8092 Driver Handle
- J 22761 Differential Side Bearing Installer
- Lubricate all parts with axle lubricant.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Side gear thrust washers (19) to the side gears (22).
2. Side gears (22) to the differential case (24).
- Reinstall the side gears on the same side as removed.
3. Pinion gears (21) to the differential without the thrust washers (20).
- Place one pinion gear onto the side gears so the holes in the pinion gears are 180° apart.
- Rotate the pinion gears into place, and verify that the pinion gears line up with the pinion shaft holes.
4. Pinion thrust washers (20).
- Rotate the pinion gears toward the differential opening enough to slide in the pinion thrust washers.
- Make sure the mating surfaces of the differential case and ring gear are clean and burr free.
5. Ring gear (7) to the differential case (24).
A. Thread two left-hand threaded studs into the ring gear on opposite sides.
B. Place the ring gear onto the case and align the holes in the case with the studs.
C. Press the ring gear onto the case far enough to start the bolts using J 8107-4 to protect the differential from the press ram.
6. Ring gear bolts (23).
- Tighten the ring gear bolts alternately in stages gradually pulling the ring gear onto the differential case.
- Tighten the ring gear bolts in sequence to 120 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).
7. Differential side bearings (8) using J 22761, J 8107-4, and J 8092.
A. Place J 8107-4 into the differential on the side opposite of bearing installation to protect the differential case.
B. Drive the bearing onto the case using J 22761 and J 8092.
8. Differential case (24) to the axle housing. Refer to SIDE BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.