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Differential and driveline » 194 RBI axle » Cleaning and inspection
Axle components
Wash differential components with cleaning solvent
and dry with compressed air. Do not steam clean
the differential components.
Wash bearings with solvent and towel dry, or dry
with compressed air. DO NOT spin bearings with
compressed air. Cup and bearing must be
replaced as matched sets only.
Clean axle shaft tubes and oil channels in housing.
Inspect for;
- Smooth appearance with no broken/dented surfaces
on the bearing rollers or the roller contact surfaces.
- Bearing cups must not be distorted or cracked.
- Machined surfaces should be smooth and without
any raised edges.
- Raised metal on shoulders of cup bores should
be removed with a hand stone.
- Wear and damage to pinion gear mate shaft,
pinion gears, side gears and thrust washers. Replace
as a matched set only.
- Ring and pinion gear for worn and chipped
teeth.
- Ring gear for damaged bolt threads. Replaced as
a matched set only.
- Pinion yoke for cracks, worn splines, pitted
areas, and a rough/corroded seal contact surface.
Repair or replace as necessary.
- Preload shims for damage and distortion. Install
new shims, if necessary.
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