Side Gear Clearance Adjustment

Fig. 12 Limited Slip Differential Exploded View. 325:

Fig. 13 Limited slip differential exploded view.:

Fig. 14 Measuring case assembly depth for side gear clearance. Models w/limited slip differential:

Fig. 15 Measuring case center & flange depth for side gear clearance. Models w/limited slip differential:

1. Install pressure rings, side gears and differential pinion gear and shaft assembly in case, Figs. 12 and 13, ensuring components are properly seated.
2. Measure dimension ``A'' Fig. 14, from case cover mounting flange to outer face of side gear and record measurement.
3. Measure dimension ``B'' Fig. 15, from raised portion of case to center depression and dimension ``C'' Fig. 15, from raised portion of case to mounting flange. Subtract dimension ``C'' from dimension ``B'' and record remainder.
4. Add remainder obtained in step 3 to dimension ``A'' obtained in step 2 to obtain total side gear clearance.
5. Select a combination of thrust washers, diaphragm springs and stepped washers, if equipped, for each side having a total thickness of one half of the total side gear clearance minus .004 inch.