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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1983FIREBIRD BASE, 2.8 1, AUTOMATIC, 200C/MV9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESDRIVE AXLE - REAROVERHAULDISASSEMBLY
1983 Pontiac Firebird Base, 2.8 1, Automatic, 200C/MV9
Drive Axle - Rear: Overhaul: Disassembly
1983 Pontiac Firebird Base, 2.8 1, Automatic, 200C/MV9SECTION Disassembly
- Remove axle shafts. Check ring and pinion gear backlash and pinion bearing preload. This will indicate gear or bearing wear or an error in backlash or preload setting.
- Mark differential bearing caps and housing for reassembly reference. Remove caps and pry differential case from housing.
- Remove bearing cups and shims and keep each set with proper bearing cap for each reassembly reference.
- Remove differential pinion shaft, gears, and side gears with thrust washers keeping them in order for reassembly. Remove ring gear bolts (left hand threads) and tap gear from case using soft drift and hammer.
- Remove pinion nut and companion flange, then remove pinion shaft and front bearing. If necessary, remove pinion bearing cups from housing using a brass drift. Press pinion shaft out of rear bearing and note thickness of pinion depth shim pack.
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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.