Differential Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check the pinion gear shaft for unusual wear.
- Check the pinion and the side gear teeth for wear, cracks, scoring and spalling.
- Check the thrust washers for wear.
- Check the fit of the side gears in the differential case and on the axle shafts.
- Check the differential case for cracks and scoring and replace all of the worn parts as necessary.