Drive Pinion Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the pinion components in solvent.
- Inspect for the following:
- Damage to the nut threads or locking area (1)
- Worn or scored bearings (2)
- The pinion housing/cage (4) for damaged bolt holes, broken flanges, restrictions within the oil passages, worn or loose bearing races and/or race bores
- The pinion shaft (5) for damaged threads, worn splines, or worn or scored gear teeth