Technician A says that when rebuilding a differential carrier,a crown and pinion gearset can often be reused.Technician B says that when either a crown or pinion gear have been diagnosed defective,they should both be replaced as a matched unit.Who is correct?

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Both technicians are correct. Technician A is correct in stating that a crown and pinion gearset can often be reused when rebuilding a differential carrier if they are in good condition. Technician B is correct in stating that if either the crown or pinion gear is found to be defective, they should both be replaced as a matched unit to ensure proper gear mesh and operation.

Technician a Says That When Rebuilding a Differential Carrier,a Crown