- Inspect the differential
for the following:
• | A damaged or restricted vent tube (1) |
• | Damaged oil seal bores (2) |
• | Damaged clutch pump check valve bore or bolt threads (3) |
• | Worn or scored pinion housing bore (4) |
• | Damage to the exterior of the differential (5) |
• | Damaged axle shaft splines (2) and /or |
• | Missing axle shaft snap rings |
- Inspect the pinion and
housing assembly for the following:
• | Worn or damaged splines (1) |
• | Abnormal pinion gear tooth wear (2) |
• | Damaged pinion housing O-ring seal groove (3) |
• | Rotate the pinion shaft by hand. The shaft should rotate with minimal
resistance and no coarse or rough feeling. |