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Front Differential Carrier Cleaning and Inspection

Front Differential Carrier Cleaning and Inspection



Callout Component Name
Warning

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.


Warning

Do not reuse cleaning solvents. Previously used solvents may deposit sediment which may damage the component.


Warning

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 Procedures

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.
1 Front Differential Pinion Gear Shaft Retainer
Note

Discard and use a new retainer.


Special Tools

3/16 in (5 mm) 7 in Punch or equivalent
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2 Front Differential Pinion Gear Shaft
3 Front Differential Pinion Gears
4 Front Differential Carrier Thrust Washers
5 Front Differential Pinion Side Gears
6 Front Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer