GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Checks

Action

DEFINITION: Noise is audible when slowing down and disappears when driving.

Worn pinion and ring gear

Adjust or replace the pinion and the ring gear. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Disassemble .

Pinion and ring gear too tight

Adjust the pinion and the ring gear backlash. Refer to Backlash Inspection and Adjustment .