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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 spelling.
^ 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.