GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 15497  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the pinion gear teeth for chips or damage.
  2. Important: The final drive carrier (100) must be replaced if the gears are out of specification.

  3. Inspect the final drive planet pinion to carrier clearance.
  4. Specification
    The final drive planet pinion to carrier clearance should be 0.20-0.30 mm (0.008-0.012 in).