Differential Axle Housing: Service and Repair

Differential Housing Cleaning and Inspection

Differential Housing





Warning:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning Safety Glasses Warning.


1. Clean the differential housing in solvent.

2. Clean and inspect the differential housing for the following:

* The mounting bolt threads (2)

* The case cover bolt hole threads (3)

* The sealing surface for nicks or burrs (5)

* The drain plug hole threads (8)

* The axle seal area (7)

* The drive pinion seal area (1)

* The rear differential support bushing bore (6)

* Front right side differential support bushing bore (9)

* Vent for operation (4)

* Cracks in the housing, if removed





3. Clean the oil passage between (1) and (2), in the axle bearing bore.

Differential Carrier Cover





Warning:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning Safety Glasses Warning.


1. Clean the differential carrier cover in solvent.

2. Clean and inspect the differential carrier cover for the following:

* Clean the oil passage between (2)

* Inspect the cover flat (3) for nicks and burrs.

* Inspect the race and shim surfaces (1)





3. Inspect the differential carrier cover exterior for the following:

* The mounting bolt threads (1)

* The axle seal mounting surface (2)