Differential Case
- Clean the differential case components in solvent.
- Inspect the components for the following:
| • | Damage to threaded bolt holes |
| • | Unusual wear, scoring, or grooves in the clutch pack area |
| • | Scored or damaged case side bearing mounting flanges |
Gears and Shafts
- Clean the gears and shafts with solvent.
- Inspect the gears for the following:
| • | Excessive wear or scoring in the side gear (1) pin bores |
| • | Wear, grooves, or scoring on the side gear pin |
| • | Scored or worn side gear washers (2) |
| • | Unusual wear or grooves on the output gear (3) splines |
| • | Damaged to the ring gear threaded bolt holes |
| • | Damage to the ring gear vehicle speed sensor reluctor ring lobes |
- Inspect the shafts for the following:
| • | Grooved, worn, or damaged splines |
Clutch Discs and Plates
- Clean the discs and plates with solvent.
- Inspect the discs and plates for the following:
| • | Unusual wear, scoring, or grooves on the separator plate friction surfaces (1) |
| • | Friction plates with uneven wear or worn friction material (2 and 3) |
| • | If any one plate or disk in either the left or right pack show signs of wear or scoring replace the complete pack on both sides. |
| • | Bent or warped plates or discs |
| • | Lay the plates and discs on a flat surface and inspect for warpage |
| • | A worn, scored, or collapsed bellville washer (4) |
Bearings and Races
- Inspect the bearing rollers and races for the following:
| • | Excessive wear or other damage |
- Inspect the bearing rollers and races for heat discoloration.
Heat discoloration ranges from a faint yellow to a dark blue color. This discoloration may result from an
overload or improper lubrication. Excessive heat causes softening of the rollers and races. Bearings or races with sign of heat discoloration must be replaced.
- Inspect for bent bearing cages.
- Inspect for damaged bearing cages.
- Inspect the left side cover output shaft bearing (1) for worn or missing needle bearings.
