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Differential Inspection




Differential Inspection

* Check the pinion gear shaft for unusual wear.

* Check the pinion and the side gear teeth for wear, cracks, scoring and spalling.

* Check the thrust washers for wear.

* Check the fit of the side gears in the differential case and on the axle shafts.

* Check the differential case for cracks and scoring and replace all of the worn parts as necessary.