Inspection

INSPECTION

Ring gear and drive pinion
Check gear teeth for scoring, cracking or chipping. If any damaged part is evident, replace ring gear and drive pinion as a set (hypoid gear set).

Differential case assembly





Check mating surfaces of differential case, side gears, pinion mate gears, pinion mate shaft and thrust washers.

Bearing
1. Thoroughly clean bearing.





2. Check bearing for wear, scratches, pitting or flaking. Check tapered roller bearing for smooth rotation. If damaged, replace outer race and inner cone as a set.