Differential Components
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- Clean the planetary differential in cleaning solvent. Do not disassemble the planetary differential.
- Air dry and ensure all cleaning solvent is removed from the bearings in the pinion gears (3). Do not spin the pinion gears with compressed air.
- Inspect the pinion gears for chipped teeth.
- Inspect the pinion gears for debris embedded in the root of the teeth.
- Inspect the pinion gears for excessive side movement from worn bushings or shafts.
- Inspect the planetary housing for cracks at the web (1) of the housing.
- Inspect the thrust washer surface (2) for scoring or excessive wear.
- Inspect the planetary housing for distortion.
- Inspect the planetary housing to mainshaft splines for excessive wear.
- Replace the planetary differential if any of the above conditions are found.
- Inspect the planetary thrust washers for excessive wear or scoring.
- Replace the thrust washers if they are faulty.
- Clean the front sun gear (1) and the rear sun gear (2) in cleaning solvent and air dry.
- Inspect the teeth on the front sun gear (1) and the rear sun gear (2) for the following conditions:
- Chipped teeth
- Excessively worn gear surfaces
Slight wear marks are normal.
- Debris embedded in the root of the teeth
- Inspect the thrust washer surfaces for excessive wear or scoring.
- Replace the front sun gear (1) and the rear sun gear (2) if they are faulty.