Differential Assembly: Service and Repair

WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES. IF SOLVENT OR COMPRESSED AIR GETS IN EYES, SEVERE IRRITATION OR PERMANENT INJURY SUCH AS BLINDNESS COULD RESULT. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Thoroughly clean all parts. Synthetic seals must not be cleaned, soaked or washed in cleaning solvents. Always use clean solvent when cleaning bearings. Oil the bearings immediately after cleaning to prevent rusting. Inspect the parts for wear or damage. Clean the inside of the carrier before assembly.

When a scored differential ring gear and pinion is replaced, the rear axle housing should be washed thoroughly and steam-cleaned. This can only be done effectively if the axle shafts and inner wheel bearing oil seals are removed from the housing. Inspect individual parts.