Cleaning & Inspection
- Clean all parts in cleaning solvent. Inspect ring and pinion gear teeth for cracking chipping scoring or excessive wear. Inspect pinion gear splines for wear. Inspect pinion yoke splines for wear. Inspect fit of pinion yoke on pinion gear. Inspect sealing surface of pinion yoke for nicks, burrs or rough tool marks. Inspect all parts for excessive wear. Replace ring and pinion gears as a set. Replace as required.
- Inspect bearings for smooth rotation after oiling. Inspect bearing rollers for wear. Inspect bearing cups for wear, cracks or scoring. DO NOT replace bearings cups if, bearings have very small scratches and pits on rollers and cups. Low mileage bearings will have this from initial preload. Replace bearings and cups as a set. Replace as required.
- Inspect shims and thrust washers for cracks and chips. Replace damaged shim with one of same size. Inspect adjuster sleeves for damaged threads. Replace as required.