Differential problems

02TJSahara · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 4:44 pm Post subject: Differential problems

I have a question about differential gears and carriers. I bought a used AMC20 and Dana 30 with 4.10 gears. When I turn the yoke on the AMC20 it turns so far and the stops. I pulled the cover off and the pin in the carrier between the spider gears looks worn. I have the axle on a set of stands with the pinion facing the ground. The carrier will turn so far and then stops, like it is bound. Does this mean the carrier is shot or ???? I don't know enough about differentials so I thought I would ask. Any help would be appreciated.

GPER · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 5:53 pm Post subject:

Are the axles and drums on???? Are the brakes dragging???? Is there teeth broke off from any of the gears that it might be hanging up on????? Is the pin flush at both ends of the carrier?????
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02TJSahara · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 6:36 pm Post subject:

02TJSahara · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:28 pm Post subject:

The pin is flush on each end. When I turn the axles, the spider gears turn, but the pinion may or may not turn. If it does turn, it doesn't go very far until is seems bound on something.

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GPER · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:06 pm Post subject:

Gears look good, might check the bearings.
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02TJSahara · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:37 am Post subject:

Thanks. That's what someone suggested. I'll let you know.