For 1990-2009 cars

1. Inspect the following components for excessive wear and/or fit:

• | The pinion gear shaft

• | The thrust washers

• | The differential case for wear, cracks and scoring

• | The fit of the pinion gear shaft in the differential case

• | The fit of the differential side gears in the differential case

• | The fit of the side gears on the axle shafts

2. Inspect the teeth of the pinion gears and the differential side gears for the following conditions:

• | Wear

• | Cracks

• | Scoring

• | Spalling

3. Replace any worn or poor fitting components as necessary.