1997 Jeep Wrangler Rear Differential

Tiny
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I was informed to day that a piece of my rear differential broke off. My mechanic told my that I need to replace the entire rear differential. Is that necessary or can I simply replace the broken piece?
Friday, November 13th, 2009 AT 8:47 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

Normally you get a broken tooth on the crown wheel, is this your problem? If so the crown wheel and pinion must be replaced as a set, for expediency sake you normally get a re built change over differential, I presume that this is what he will be doing, it may pay to clarify this with him.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Saturday, November 14th, 2009 AT 5:40 AM

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