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Differential Case: Service and Repair

Differential Case Cleaning and Inspection

Differential Case

1. Clean the differential case components in solvent.
2. Inspect the components for the following conditions:

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Cracks or other damage

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Damage to threaded bolt holes

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Unusual wear, scoring, or grooves in the clutch pack area

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Scored or damaged case side bearing mounting flanges

Gears and Shafts

1. Clean the gears and shafts with solvent.
2. Inspect the gears for the following conditions:

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Chips or cracks

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Pitting

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Heat discoloration

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Unusual wear

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Excessive wear or scoring in the side gear (1) pin bores

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Wear, grooves, or scoring on the side gear pin

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Scored or worn side gear washers (2)

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Unusual wear or grooves on the output gear (3) splines

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Damaged to the ring gear threaded bolt holes

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Damage to the ring gear vehicle speed sensor reluctor ring lobes

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