- Clean all the parts with an approved solvent.
- Visually inspect all the parts for excessive wear or breakage. Replace
the parts if necessary.
- Inspect the pinion gear and the side gear teeth for any the following
conditions:
- Inspect the thrust washers for wear.
- Inspect the fit of the side gears on the axle shafts.
- Inspect the differential case for cracks and scoring.
Important: Do not replace the thrust sleeve unless it is necessary.
- Inspect the thrust sleeve for excessive wear.
- Inspect the side gear bore for scoring. If scoring is present, replace
the entire differential.
- Replace the differential assembly if the differential case is damaged.
