1) Safety and preparation
- Action: Park on level ground, chock wheels, lift the truck and support securely on stands so the rear axle is unloaded or wheels can turn freely. Have catch pan, clean rags, new gasket or sealant, fresh hypoid gear oil (GL-5), and basic tools ready.
- Theory: Working on the differential involves heavy parts and pressurized bearings; safe support prevents collapse and unintended axle movement. Cleanliness prevents contamination of gear surfaces and bearings.
- How it fixes faults: Eliminates secondary damage risks during repair and prevents contamination that would cause premature gear/bearing failure.

2) Initial inspection and diagnosis
- Action: Check fluid level and condition through fill hole; drain oil and inspect for metal flakes, smell (burnt), and viscosity. Rotate wheels and listen for noise, check play in pinion and axle shafts, inspect seals for leaks.
- Theory: Fluid condition and metal particles reveal wear mode: fine copper/bronze indicates bearing wear, ferrous flakes indicate gear tooth damage. Noise under load vs coast suggests different faults (whine = gear mesh/pinion depth; clunk = backlash/loose components; grinding = severe tooth damage).
- How it fixes faults: Correct diagnosis directs the repair scope (simple fluid/seal service vs full rebuild). Identifying the root cause prevents repeating the same failure.

3) Drain and inspect oil and magnetic plug
- Action: Drain differential oil and capture for inspection; clean and inspect any magnetic plug or drain magnet for metal.
- Theory: Magnets collect ferrous wear debris; amount/type of debris helps determine severity and wear source.
- How it fixes faults: Removing contaminated oil prevents accelerated wear; debris inspection guides whether only fluid change is enough.

4) Remove differential cover (or axle shafts, if sealed carrier)
- Action: Remove cover or access plate, remove carrier if doing a rebuild (may require removing axles or C-clips depending on design).
- Theory: Physical inspection of gear teeth, bearings, and carrier is necessary to assess wear and measure backlash/pinion depth.
- How it fixes faults: Exposes worn parts for repair; allows cleaning and precise measurement/adjustment which addresses root mechanical issues.

5) Clean and inspect gears, bearings, and seals
- Action: Clean components, examine gear tooth pattern, check for pitting, broken teeth, chipped edges, scoring, and bearing play. Inspect pinion bearing races and carrier bearings.
- Theory: Gear tooth contact pattern indicates pinion depth and backlash settings. Bearings show wear as looseness or rough rotation. Seal failures show as lubricant leakage and contamination ingress.
- How it fixes faults: Identifies which components must be replaced or adjusted. Replacing worn bearings and seals restores correct geometry and prevents leaks/noise.

6) Understand and check gear mesh geometry (pinion depth and backlash)
- Action: With parts cleaned, study the wear pattern using marking compound or gear marking paste on the ring gear teeth. Rotate and observe contact location.
- Theory: Hypoid gears require precise pinion depth (distance between pinion and ring) and backlash (clearance between mating teeth). Wrong pinion depth shifts the contact toward toe or heel; wrong backlash lets teeth slap or bind. Both cause noise, heat, and accelerated wear.
- How it fixes faults: Correcting depth/backlash restores even tooth loading, eliminates whine or chattering and stops progressive damage.

7) Adjust pinion depth (if out of pattern)
- Action: Adjust pinion depth by changing shims (or replacing crush sleeve procedures where applicable) until the gear marking shows ideal contact (center of the face, slightly toward toe for hypoid).
- Theory: Moving the pinion deeper or shallower shifts gear contact along the tooth face. Correct depth centers the load and distributes forces evenly across the tooth surface.
- How it fixes faults: Restores quiet operation and prevents edge loading and rapid wear that cause whining and tooth failure.

8) Set pinion bearing preload
- Action: Re-install pinion bearings and set bearing preload via shimming or torqueing the pinion nut/crush sleeve to specification. Check rotational torque or specified preload method.
- Theory: Proper preload keeps bearings seated and prevents axial movement while allowing free rotation. Too little preload allows movement and variable backlash; too much overloads bearings and creates heat/failure.
- How it fixes faults: Eliminates pinion endplay that causes sudden loud clunks and variable backlash; prevents bearing overheating and premature failure.

9) Adjust carrier position/backlash
- Action: Install carrier with new shims or adjusters to achieve specified backlash measured with a dial indicator. Tighten carrier caps to spec and recheck backlash.
- Theory: Backlash is set by moving the carrier laterally; it controls the clearance between ring and pinion teeth. Proper backlash prevents tooth impact while maintaining accurate geometry.
- How it fixes faults: Correct backlash removes gear lash (clunk) and reduces noise and contact stress that cause tooth wear.

10) Verify gear pattern and final checks
- Action: Apply marking compound and rotate ring to re-check the tooth contact pattern; ensure bearing preload and backlash remain within spec after tightening caps. Check runout and endplay.
- Theory: Final verification ensures all adjustments interact correctly; tightening caps can shift the carrier and change pattern/backlash.
- How it fixes faults: Confirms the repair truly corrected the geometry; prevents rework and recurring noise/leak issues.

11) Replace seals and gaskets; reassemble
- Action: Fit new pinion seal and cover gasket or use proper RTV. Reinstall cover/axles and torque fasteners to spec; refill with correct grade and quantity of hypoid gear oil.
- Theory: New seals prevent future leakage; correct fluid restores lubrication film and allows hypoid gears to run with correct friction characteristics (sulfated additives in GL-5 form protective film).
- How it fixes faults: Stops leaks that cause oil loss and contamination; fresh oil clears debris and restores protection to bearings and gears.

12) Road test and post-service inspection
- Action: Test drive under varying loads, listen for noise, check for leaks, and recheck fluid level after a short run.
- Theory: Dynamic loading reveals issues not apparent statically; heat and torque cycles can reveal marginal settings.
- How it fixes faults: Confirms the repair solved the original symptoms; early detection avoids catastrophic failure.

Common failure modes and how the service addresses them
- Whine at speed: Typically incorrect pinion depth or worn teeth. Adjusting pinion depth and replacing worn gears restores proper tooth contact and eliminates whine.
- Clunk on engagement: Excessive backlash or worn carrier bearings/pinion endplay. Setting correct backlash and pinion preload removes free play that causes the clunk.
- Metal debris in oil: Bearing or gear wear. Cleaning, replacing failed bearings/gears, and flushing oil removes sources of damage and prevents continued scoring.
- Leaks: Worn pinion or axle seals or a damaged cover gasket. Replacing seals and using correct torque/gasket seal stops oil loss and contamination ingress.
- Overheating/rapid wear: Incorrect oil type, contamination, or misalignment. Replacing with correct GL-5 hypoid oil and correcting geometry restores protective film and reduces wear.

Quick notes on fluids and parts
- Use hypoid gear oil meeting GL-5. Viscosity (e.g., 80W-90 or 75W-90) depends on climate; check tech data for your vehicle.
- Always replace seals, and consider replacing bearings/races as a matched set if worn.
- Measuring tools needed for accurate setup: dial indicator (backlash), torque wrench (bearings and caps), pinion depth tools or shims set, and gear marking compound.

End result explanation: By restoring proper pinion depth, backlash, and bearing preload, teeth contact evenly and bearings remain correctly loaded. Fresh hypoid oil provides the proper lubricating film. Together these restore quiet operation, prevent metal fatigue and pitting, stop leaks, and greatly extend differential life.
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