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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1983CAVALIER CS, 2D CONVERTIBLE, 2.0 B, STANDARD, M19REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL & TESTING - 125C/3T40COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLYDIFFERENTIAL & FINAL DRIVEDISASSEMBLY & INSPECTION
1983 Chevrolet Cavalier CS, 2D Convertible, 2.0 B, Standard, M19
Disassembly & Inspection
1983 Chevrolet Cavalier CS, 2D Convertible, 2.0 B, Standard, M19SECTION Disassembly & Inspection
- Remove final drive internal gear and final drive internal gear thrust bearing. Lift out final drive sun gear and thrust bearing. See Fig 1 . Inspect final drive internal gear and sun gear for cracks, damage, heat discoloration and worn or missing teeth.
- Inspect differential side gears and pinions for wear or damage. Using a 3/16" pin punch, drive out differential pinion shaft retaining pin. Remove differential pinion gears and thrust washers. Push pinion gears from differential. Ensure dished pinion thrust washers are removed with pinion gears. See Fig 1 .
- Slide differential side gears toward center of carrier and remove. Remove side gear thrust washers. Keep thrust washers with gears for reassembly reference. Ensure end play between carrier and final drive pinion is .009-.025" (.23-.64 mm).
- Inspect final drive pinions for damage. If pinions must be removed, detach spiral pinion pin snap ring, and withdraw pinion pins. Carefully remove pinion gears and thrust washers together to prevent dropping needle roller bearings. Remove needle bearings from each pinion gear and check for damage. Remove governor drive gear only if replacement is necessary. Using Puller (J-8433) and a thick, flat washer, pull governor drive gear from differential.
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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.