Use the table below to help determine the cause of the 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 an necessary.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Noise in rear differential | Oil level (Low or wrong grade) | |
| Ring gear or driver 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) | |
| Rear Drive Shaft Oil Seal (Worn or damaged) | ||
| Seal packing (Damaged) |