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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Bearing assemblies (600) on the front differential carrier assembly (601)

Inspect for worn or damaged bearings. Replace the bearing assemblies (600). Refer to Front Differential Carrier Bearing and Cup Replacement .

Drive sprocket (30)

Inspect for worn or broken teeth - causing loss of hydraulic power from drive link failure. Replace the drive sprocket (30). Refer to Drive Sprocket, Driven Sprocket, and Drive Link Removal .

Driven sprocket (17)

Inspect for worn or broken teeth - causing loss of hydraulic power from drive link failure. Replace the driven sprocket (17). Refer to Drive Sprocket, Driven Sprocket, and Drive Link Removal .

Drive link assembly (15)

Inspect for stretched, worn or damaged chain links. Replace the drive link assembly (15). Refer to Drive Sprocket, Driven Sprocket, and Drive Link Removal .

Bearing assemblies (700) on the front differential drive pinion gear and transfer gear assembly (701)

Inspect for worn or damaged bearings. Replace the bearing assemblies (700). Refer to Front Differential Transfer Gear Bearing and Cup Replacement .