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Differential Case and Gears Inspection

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  1. Inspect the following components for excessive wear and/or fit:
    • The pinion gear shaft
    • The thrust washers
    • The differential case for wear, cracks and scoring
    • The fit of the pinion gear shaft in the differential case
    • The fit of the differential side gears in the differential case
    • The fit of the side gears on the axle shafts
  2. Inspect the teeth of the pinion gears and the differential side gears for the following conditions:
    • Wear
    • Cracks
    • Scoring
    • Spalling
  3. Replace any worn or poor fitting components as necessary.