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.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Noise in front differential | Oil (Level low or wrong grade) | |
| Ring gear or drive pinion (Worn or chipped) | ||
| Backlash adjustment (Defective) | ||
| Preload adjustment (Defective) | ||
| Tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion (Defective) | ||
| Bearing (Worn) | ||
| Oil leak from front differential | Oil (Level too high or wrong grade) | |
| Oil leak from front differential | ||
| Seal packing (Damaged) |
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Noise in rear differential | Oil (Level low or wrong grade) | |
| Ring gear or drive pinion (Worn or chipped) | ||
| Backlash adjustment (Defective) | ||
| Preload adjustment (Defective) | ||
| Tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion (Defective) | ||
| Bearing (Worn) | ||
| Oil leak from rear differential | Oil (Level too high or wrong grade) | |
| Oil leak from rear differential | ||
| Seal packing (Damaged) |