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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1983CITATION 2D HATCHBACK, 2.8 Z, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL & TESTING - 125C/3T40TRANSAXLE DISASSEMBLYFINAL DRIVE UNITFINAL DRIVE UNIT DISASSEMBLY
1983 Chevrolet Citation 2D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Automatic
Final Drive Unit Disassembly
1983 Chevrolet Citation 2D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, AutomaticSECTION Final Drive Unit Disassembly
- Remove dial indicator, indicator post and loader/aligner adapter. Remove final drive internal gear spacer-to-case snap ring. Snap ring is .092" (2.34 mm) thick. Remove final drive internal gear spacer. Use care not to deform or bend spacer.
- Using Final Drive Unit Remover/Installer (J-33381), lift final drive unit from case. Remove final drive differential-to-case selective thrust washer. Remove differential carrier-to-case thrust roller bearing assembly from final drive assembly. If thrust washer and thrust bearing did not come out with final drive assembly, remove from case.
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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.