Checks and inspections

CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS

1. Using a suitable punch withdraw the side pinion shaft from the differential casing provoking the shearing of the flexible retaining pin.

During installation re-insert a suitable flexible retaining pin.

1. Withdraw the pinions, relative anti-slip washers and the crown wheels from the differential casing.

GEARING

1. Check the bearings for scoring, traces of overheating or excessive wear.
2. Check the ring gear for nicks or excessive wear.

CAUTION: When replacing the ring gear (after high mileage), the gearbox layshaft should also be replaced.

3. Check the pinion shaft for seizing, wear or excessive play into casing half.
4. Check side pinions and crown wheels for nicks or excessive wearing of the working surfaces.
5. Check the anti-slip washers located under the side pinions for nicks or signs of wearing of the working surfaces.
6. Check the differential casing for cracks or wearing of the working surfaces.