DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Tech Tips
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil leak from front differential | Oil (level too high or wrong grade) | |
| Front differential side oil seal (worn or damaged) | ||
| Front differential rear oil seal (worn or damaged) | ||
| Companion flange (loose or damaged) | ||
| Oil leak from rear differential | Oil (level too high or wrong grade) | |
| Rear differential front oil seal (worn or damaged) | ||
| Rear differential front oil seal for DANA made (worn or damaged) | ||
| Companion flange (loose or damaged) | ||
| Oil leak from front drive pinion shaft | Oil (level too high or wrong grade) | |
| Front differential side oil seal (worn or damaged) | ||
| Front differential rear oil seal (worn or damaged) | ||
| Companion flange (loose or damaged) | ||
| Oil leak from rear drive pinion shaft | Oil (level too high or wrong grade) | |
| Rear differential oil seal (worn or damaged) | ||
| Companion flange (loose or damaged) |