Damage to front diff housing (300tdi)

Just been to check on our horses and what not, whilst passing through some tall grass I have hit a slightly raid manhole, forgot it was there :-( front of diff casing is slightly dented, is this going to cause me any issues, just drove home fine. How much spacing is there from front of casing to splines inside?


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if crown wheel isnt touiching and you would hear it then it will be allright as long as not leaking

I would defo hear it yes? Can't see any leaks, i'll get a pic if I can in a bit


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hard to tell but if you jack one front wheel up and spin it you will hear if its catching if not laeve it

Are the innards replaceable on these bits as mine is a bit loose, as in feels like a lot of play when you grab hold of the prop shaft and move it around by hand....

Could there be anymore damage to look for as in anything getting pushed back etc? Think I've got away with diff but just need to check


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no if its not catching when you check it job done