DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tech Tips


  • Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

  • Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.

Differential System
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Oil leakage from front differential Oil (Level too high or wrong grade)

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Front differential rear oil seal (Worn or damaged)

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Companion flange (Loose or damaged)

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Oil leakage from rear differential Oil (Level too high or wrong grade)

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Rear differential front oil seal (Worn or damaged)

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w/ Differential Lock:

Companion flange (Loose or damaged)

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w/o Differential Lock:

Companion flange (Loose or damaged)

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Oil leak from front drive pinion shaft Oil (Level too high or wrong grade)

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Front differential oil seal (Worn or damaged)

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Companion flange (Loose or damaged)

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Oil leak from rear drive pinion shaft Oil (Level too high or wrong grade)

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Rear differential oil seal (Worn or damaged)

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w/ Differential Lock:

Companion flange (Loose or damaged)

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w/o Differential Lock:

Companion flange (Loose or damaged)

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w/ Differential Lock:

Differential lock does not operate

Rear differential lock position switch

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w/ Combination Switch:

Rear differential lock control switch

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w/o Combination Switch:

Rear differential lock control switch

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4 wheel drive control ECU

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Differential carrier (Faulty) -
Wiring or ground (Faulty) -