- 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 washer and shim for wear.
- Inspect the fit of the side gears on the axle shafts.
- Inspect the differential case for cracks and scoring. Replace
the differential if any damage to the case is found.
- Inspect the side gear bore for scoring. If scoring is present,
replace the differential.
Important: Do not replace the thrust block unless it is necessary.
- Inspect the thrust block for excessive wear.
