Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Inspection

Inspection
RING GEAR AND DRIVE PINION
- Check gear teeth for scoring, cracking or chipping. If any damaged part is evident, replace ring gear and drive pinion as a set (hypoid gear set).

DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY





- Check mating surfaces of differential case, side gears, pinion mate gears, pinion mate shaft, and thrust washers.

BEARING





1. Thoroughly clean bearing.
2. Check bearings for wear, scratches, pitting or flaking.
Check tapered roller bearing for smooth rotation. If damaged, replace outer race and inner cone as a set.