Differential race damage

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onthames
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Post Tue Sep 28, 2021 2:17 pm

I removed the bushing from the diff today, the outer bit of the bushing was corroded heavily onto the inner race of the diff. Getting it out required a sharp chisel which slightly marred the surface of the race at one point. Do I need to worry about getting it machined flat and adding a shim between the new bushing and the race or is this fine?
rix313
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Post Tue Sep 28, 2021 3:57 pm

It'll be fine, just take any burr off.