Conquest TSI L4-2555cc 2.6L SOHC Turbo (1986)
Differential Carrier: Service and Repair
Differential Carrier Inspection Procedures
1. Inspect spline coupling and replace if worn or damaged.
2. Inspect oil seal and replace if worn or deteriorated.
3. Check bearings for wear, damage or discoloration and replace as necessary.
4. Inspect gear carrier, drive pinion, drive gear, side gears, pinion gears and pinion shaft for wear or damage and replace as necessary.
5. On limited slip type units, proceed as follows:
a. Measure the thickness of both inner and outer clutch plates. If difference in clutch plate thickness is more than 0.004 inch, replace them with
new parts.
b. Inspect friction surfaces of inner and outer clutch plates and preload spring and replace parts showing any signs of severe friction, seizure or
heat discoloration.
c. Inspect inner projections of inner clutch plates and outer projections of outer clutch plates for nicks or scratches and replace as necessary.
d. Inspect friction and sliding surfaces between pressure ring and inner clutch plate for wear or damage and replace as necessary.
e. Carefully inspect all mating and sliding surfaces of the pressure ring and replace components as necessary.
