- Clean all of the parts using an approved solvent.
- Visually inspect all the parts for excessive wear or breakage.
Replace the parts if necessary.
- Check the pinion gear and the side gear teeth for any the following
conditions:
- Check the thrust washer for wear.
- Check the fit of the side gears on the axle shafts.
- Check the differential case for cracks and scoring.
Important: Do not replace the thrust sleeve unless this is necessary.
- Check the thrust sleeve for excessive wear.
- Check the side gear bore for scoring. if scoring is present, replace
the entire differential.
- Replace the differential if you find any damage to the case.
