What part(s) wears rapidly if a vehicle equipped with an open differential spins one wheel on ice or snow for an extended period of time?

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The pinion and side gear thrust washers in an open differential experience increased wear when one wheel spins on ice or snow for an extended period. This is because the differential allows the wheel with less resistance (the one on ice or snow) to spin faster, causing the differential gears to work harder and the thrust washers to wear out more quickly due to the increased friction and movement.

What Part(s) Wears Rapidly If a Vehicle Equipped with an Open