Clutch and Differential Housing Cleaning and Inspection

Clutch and Differential Housing Cleaning and Inspection





Warning

Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled or if skin is exposed to chemicals.

1. Clean the clutch housing (1) with a suitable solvent. Air dry all the parts.

2. Inspect the clutch housing for the following conditions:

* Cracks

Replace the clutch housing if cracks are found.

* Scratches

* Burrs

* Nicked mounting surfaces

* Damaged sealing surfaces

* Damaged front or rear bearing bores

* Damaged alignment pins

3. Inspect the machined mating surfaces for flatness. Check the mating surfaces with a straight edge.

4. Inspect the bearing bores for wear, scratches or grooves.

5. Inspect the bushings for excessive wear. Replace worn bushings.

6. Use a fine mill file to dress minor scratches or burrs.

7. If scratches, or grooves or scoring cannot be removed by hand with a soft stone or crocus cloth, replace the component.