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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1988CAVALIER RS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL & TESTING - 125C/3T40TRANSAXLE DISASSEMBLYFINAL DRIVE UNITFINAL DRIVE-TO-CASE END PLAY
1988 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Final Drive-To-Case End Play
1988 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Final Drive-To-Case End Play
- Position transaxle so right axle is up. Using Output Shaft Aligner/Loader Adapter Plug (J-26958-10), press down adapter to seat final drive onto final drive internal gear-to-case snap ring.
- Install dial indicator onto post, and install post in motor mount bolt hole. See Figure . Ensure indicator plunger rests on top of adapter. Zero dial indicator while pressing down on adapter.
- Insert large screwdriver into transaxle governor bore, and lift final drive by prying up on governor drive gear. Dial indicator should indicate .005-.032" (.12-.81 mm) end play.
- Select appropriate thrust washer to correct end play if necessary. See FINAL DRIVE-TO-CASE THRUST WASHER . Thrust washer controlling end play is located between differential carrier and differential carrier case thrust bearing assembly.
FINAL DRIVE-TO-CASE THRUST WASHER
| Thickness: In. (mm) | Identification No. (Color Code) |
|---|---|
| .055-.059 (1.40-1.50) | 0 (Orange) |
| .059-.062 (1.50-1.60) | 1 (White) |
| .062-.066 (1.60-1.70) | 2 (Blue) |
| .066-.070 (1.70-1.80) | 3 (Pink) |
| .070-.074 (1.80-1.90) | 4 (Brown) |
| .074-.078 (1.90-2.00) | 5 (Green) |
| .078-.082 (2.00-2.10) | 6 (Black) |
| .082-.086 (2.10-2.20) | 7 (Purple) |
| .086-.091 (2.20-2.30) | 8 (Purple/White) |
| .091-.095 (2.30-2.40) | 9 (Purple/Blue) |
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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.