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Mulitpoint Inspection Yearly Vehicle Maintenance Differential Cover

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It's a good idea to have the diff cover pulled off, the fluids drained, and the differential inspected on your axle(s). If there is a limited slip diff in your axle, make sure none of the clutches are broken and that there is not too much play in the ring-and-pinion. Also take the chance to examine how much slop there is in the bearings in case they need to be replaced. We had our rear diff completely serviced by a local shop, (South Bay Truck & 4x4, (310) 219-0727) since we aren't axle specialists and wanted a professional's opinion.
Multipoint Inspection - Yearly Vehicle Maintenance

It's a good idea to have the diff cover pulled off, the fluids drained, and the differential inspected on your axle(s). If there is a limited slip diff in your axle, make sure none of the clutches are broken and that there is not too much play in the ring-and-pinion. Also take the chance to examine how much slop there is in the bearings in case they need to be replaced. We had our rear diff completely serviced by a local shop, (South Bay Truck & 4x4, (310) 219-0727) since we aren't axle specialists and wanted a professional's opinion.  View Related Article

 

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