1989 Cadillac Brougham Repair Question
Topics covered: Differential, Axle, Ring gear.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on September 25, 2010
1989 Cadillac Brougham what is it called
Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
1989 Cadillac Brougham V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 170000 miles
I have a 1989 cadillac fleetwood brougham and the rear end differential has a washer in between the ring gear and the housing some say its a thrust washer is this true if not what is it called?
1989 Cadillac Brougham V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 170000 miles
I have a 1989 cadillac fleetwood brougham and the rear end differential has a washer in between the ring gear and the housing some say its a thrust washer is this true if not what is it called?
Asked by biggdrizzAnswer
Replied on September 25, 2010
If you are talking of the shim between the differential carrier, and the axle housing, it is a select thickness spacer. Altering the dimension of this spacer will affect differential backlash and preload adjustments, as well as the gear contact pattern. If it is original, it is most likely cast iron, with colored dots on the outer circumference. The replacement spacers have one ring and use a combination of metal shims to achieve the thickness.
