> I removed the rear casting per Nelson Riedels excellent treatise
> and noticed a lot of ground metal in the annulus rim. A further
> inspection showed evidence of galling on the face behind the
> gear. Has anyone experienced this before? Could someone have left
> out a spacer or is it just thrust washer wear?
I don't know, but one of my ODs had the exact same problem. HVDA had to
make up several extra thick washers to get the appropriate clearances. ISTR
the sunwheel carrier would drag on the annulus, even with a new thrust
washer.
Randall
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