DaveO9
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So is removing the carrier a simple unbolt/bolt back in operation? All the shimming is done with pinion? I’ve never done anything with a diff before.They ought to be thoroughly inspected. I would also rotate the pinion with the carrier removed to check for binding from any corrosion it may or may not have.
Mine got rained on after we put the new yoke in the 2nd time and got the crush washer in and rotational torque to where it's supposed to be. We drained out the rainwater and poured 2 quarts of gear oil into the case and let it sit for a few days. All seems well.
There was no oil in the case when I got it, whereas first one from LKQ was full. I was thinking that part of diff just dried out over time and then got surface rust from moisture in the air. Since there’s a vent, the air eventually equalizes humidity with atmosphere. Everything else I can see and feel in the case still has a good coating of oil.