Rear Differential Carrier Assembly: Inspection

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser RWDSECTION Inspection
  1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL PINION AND SIDE GEARΒ 
    1. Check that there is no damage to the differential pinion or differential side gear.

      If the differential pinion and/or differential side gear is damaged, replace the differential.

  2. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL CASEΒ 
    1. Check that the differential case is not damaged. If the differential case is damaged, replace it.
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