Differential Case and Gears Inspection

Differential Case and Gears Inspection
1. 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
2. Inspect the teeth of the pinion gears and the differential side gears for the following conditions:
^ Wear
^ Cracks
^ Scoring
^ Spalling
3. Replace any worn or poor fitting components as necessary.