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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SUBURBAN C1500REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESFRONT DRIVE AXLEREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSGEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN INSPECTIONTESTING PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500
Testing Procedure
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Testing Procedure
- Wipe clean the differential case, the ring gear and the differential carrier housing of lubricant. Carefully clean each tooth of the ring gear.
- Use a medium stiff brush in order to sparingly apply gear marking compound GM P/N 1052351 (Canadian P/N 10953497) or equivalent to all of the ring gear teeth.
- Using a wrench, turn the drive pinion flange/yoke so that the ring gear rotates at least 3 full revolutions.
- Turn the drive pinion flange/yoke in the opposite direction so that the ring gear rotates at least 3 full revolutions in the opposite direction.
- Observe the pattern on the ring gear teeth. Compare the pattern with the following illustrations.
- Once the proper pattern is obtained, continue the assembly of differential carrier. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Assemble .
IMPORTANT:
Avoid turning the ring gear excessively.
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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.