Differential Case and Gears Inspection
- Inspect the following components for excessive wear and/or fit:
- The pinion gear shaft
- The thrust washers
- The differential case for wear, cracks and scoring
- The fit of the pinion gear shaft in the differential case
- The fit of the differential side gears in the differential case
- The fit of the side gears on the axle shafts
- Inspect the teeth of the pinion gears and the differential side gears for the following conditions:
- Wear
- Cracks
- Scoring
- Spalling
- Replace any worn or poor fitting components as necessary.