Differential Assembly
| Carrier Type | - Note: 4WD w/Z24i engine, integral; exc. 4WD w/Z24i engine, removable. | |
| Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash | Method | - Note: With VG30i engine, threaded adjuster; with Z24i engine, shim. |
| Adjustment | - Note: VG30i engine, .006-.008 in.; Z24i engine, .005-.007 in. | |
| Pinion Bearing Preload | Method | - Note: VG30i engine, Adjusting Spacer & Washer; Z24i engine, Collapsible Spacer. |
| Adjustment | - Note: With seal installed: VG30i engine, 4.3-8.7 in lb.; Z24i engine w/2WD,9.5-13.9 in lb.; Z24i engine w/4WD, 9.5-14.8 in lb. | |
| Differential Bearing Preload | Method | - Note: With VG30i engine, threaded adjuster; with Z24i engine, shim. |
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