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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 23 (DRIVE AXLES)OVERHAULDIFFERENTIAL CASEINSTALLING DRIVE PINION
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Installing Drive Pinion
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installing Drive Pinion
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- Install the inner bearing race into the pinion housing/cage using the Bearing Race Installer/Spanner Wrench (J 42172) and a hydraulic press.
- Install the outer bearing race into the pinion housing/cage using the Bearing and Race Installer (J 42170) and a hydraulic press. Install the bearing onto the pinion shaft using the J 42170, Pinion Gear Holder (J 42164), and a hydraulic press. See Figure.
- Assemble the pinion shaft, spacer, and bearing into the housing/cage. Press the bearing onto the pinion shaft using J 42170, J 42164, and a hydraulic press.
- Install the nut onto the pinion shaft using a torque wrench, J 42172, and J 42164. See Figure. Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Using a punch, stake the areas of the nut into the notches in the end of the pinion shaft. Measure the rotating torque of the pinion shaft using the J 42164. A properly assembled pinion shaft and bearings should have a rotating torque of 22 INCH lb. (2.5 N.m).
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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.