Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 192

DR
DIFFERENTIAL TRAC-RITE (Continued)
NOTE: Mark all component locations.
Fig. 39 SIDE GEAR AND THRUST WASHER
1 - SIDE GEAR
2 - THRUST WASHER
(5) Remove three pinion brake shoes (Fig. 40).
Fig. 40 PINION BRAKE SHOES
1 - BRAKE SHOES
2 - PINION GEARS
REAR AXLE - 10 1/2 AA
(6) Remove six pinion gears (Fig. 41).
Fig. 41 PINION GEARS
1 - PINION GEARS
2 - SIDE GEAR
(7) Remove remaining side gear thrust washer and
spacer.
(8) Remove remaining three pinion brake shoes.
CLEANING
Clean the differential case and gears with light oil
or a lint free cloth.
NOTE: Never use water, steam, kerosene or gaso-
line for cleaning.
INSPECTION
NOTE: Minor corrosion, nicks or scratches can be
smoothed with 400 grit emery cloth and polished
out with crocus cloth.
(1) Inspect pinion gears teeth for chips and cracks
(Fig. 42).
(2) Inspect pinion gears shafts and brake shoes for
scratches, flat-spots or worn (Fig. 42).
(3) Inspect side gears teeth for chips and cracks
(Fig. 43).
(4) Inspect pinion and side gear bores for scratches
(Fig. 44).
NOTE: If any damage is found the differential must
be replaced as an assembly. Individual components
can not be replaced separately.
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