Differential Housing Cleaning and Inspection

Differential Housing Cleaning and Inspection





Differential Carrier

1. Clean the differential carrier in solvent.
2. Inspect for the following:
^ Damage to threaded bolt holes (1)
^ Broken flanges (2)
^ Restrictions within the internal oil passages
^ Damaged case or cover sealing surfaces
^ Damage to the O-ring seal grooves (3)
^ Porosity





Differential Carrier Covers

1. Clean the covers in solvent.
2. Inspect the covers for the following:
^ Damage to the O-ring seal grooves (1)
^ Damage to the axle shaft oil seal bores (2)
^ Restrictions within the internal oil passages
^ Porosity
^ Dents or damage to the exterior of the cover rear that may create interference with the pinion shaft





Drive Pinion Cleaning and Inspection

1. Clean the pinion components in solvent.
2. Inspect for the following:
^ Damage to the nut threads or locking area (1)
^ Worn or scored bearings (2)
^ The pinion housing/cage (4) for damaged bolt holes, broken flanges, restrictions within the oil passages, worn or loose bearing races and/or race bores
^ The pinion shaft (5) for damaged threads, worn splines, or worn or scored gear teeth