Additions:
1. Raise and support rear of vehicle. Drain differential. Disconnect drive shaft from pinion flange.
1. Raise and support rear of vehicle. Drain gear oil. Disconnect drive shaft at pinion flange, and remove axle shafts.
Check ring and pinion gear tooth contact pattern.
Deletions:
1. Raise and support rear of vehicle. Drain differential. Disconnect drive shaft from pinion flange. See DRIVE SHAFT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
1. Raise and support rear of vehicle. Drain gear oil. Disconnect drive shaft at pinion flange, and remove axle shafts. See DRIVE SHAFT and AXLE SHAFT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Check ring and pinion gear tooth contact pattern. See the GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERNS article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.