Front Differential Carrier Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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CAUTION:
After cleaning the transmission components, allow to air dry. Do not use cloth or paper towels in order to dry any transmission components. Lint from the towels can cause component failure.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse cleaning solvents. Previously used solvents may deposit sediment which may damage the component.
CAUTION:
Keep the thrust washers with gear it was matched to. The thrust washers are selective sizes and it is difficult to identify the proper washer thickness. Improper assembly can cause premature failure of the differential assembly. Preliminary Procedure: Clean and inspect the differential assembly, pinion gears and thrust washers for scoring, wear or damage. The differential assembly is only serviced as an assembly. |
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| 1 | Differential Carrier Locator Pin Tip: Discard and use a NEW retainer. Special Tool: 3/16 in (5 mm) 7 in: Punch or equivalent For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools . |
| 2 | Differential Pinion Gear Shaft |
| 3 | Differential Pinion Gear |
| 4 | Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washer |
| 5 | Differential Side Gear |
| 6 | Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer |