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Differential Planetary Carrier

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    Fig 1: Inspecting Differential Planetary Carrier For Wear Or Damage
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  1. Clean the differential planetary carrier in cleaning solvent. Do not disassemble the planetary carrier.
  2. Air dry and ensure all cleaning solvent is removed from the bearings in the planetary gears (3). Do not spin the planetary gears with compressed air.
  3. Inspect the planetary gears for chipped teeth.
  4. Inspect the planetary gears for debris embedded in the root of the teeth.
  5. Inspect for a washer (2) being on each side of the planetary gears.
  6. Inspect the carrier teeth (1) for damage or excessive wear.
  7. Replace the differential planetary carrier if any of the above conditions are found.
  8. Inspect the differential planetary thrust washers for excessive wear or scoring.
  9. Replace the thrust washers if they are faulty.